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Current Local Time in Okinawa

Current local time and time zone in Okinawa, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

☀️ 84°F now🕔 1:23 PM local📅 Best: January, February, March and August

Current local time in Okinawa

1:23 PM
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Time zoneAsia/Tokyo
UTC offsetUTC+09:00
UTC now4:23 AM
Sunrise6:03 AM
Sunset6:57 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:03 AM
Sunset6:57 PM
Daylight12h 54m
Solar noon12:30 PM
Golden hour (am)6:03 AM - 7:03 AM
Golden hour (pm)5:57 PM - 6:57 PM
Blue hour (am)5:33 AM - 6:03 AM
Blue hour (pm)6:57 PM - 7:27 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 76%
Moonrise3:35 PM
Moonset1:15 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Quick facts about Okinawa

TypeIsland
CountryJapan
ContinentAsia
Coordinates26°30′4.7″N 127°56′43.8″E (26.5013, 127.9455)
Known forsubtropical beaches and Ryukyu culture
Local time1:23 PM (UTC+09:00)
Best monthsJanuary, February, March and August
ClimateTemperate

Summary

Okinawa is an island in Japan. Okinawa is an island known for subtropical beaches and Ryukyu culture.

Right now it is 84°F (29°C) in Okinawa with clear sky. It feels like 94°F. Today runs from 77°F to 85°F. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.6/10 - fair - plan around the weather.

The best time to visit Okinawa is January, February, March and August. The climate is temperate. April, May and June tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 88°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 58°F.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 85°F is 3.2°F below the 88°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. beach day is the strongest bet in Okinawa today at 7.4/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Coordinates: 26°30′4.7″N 127°56′43.8″E (26.5013, 127.9455)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Okinawa?

Okinawa is an island in Japan. Its coordinates are 26.5013, 127.9455. It lies in Asia.

What is the weather like in Okinawa right now?

It is currently 84°F (29°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 77% and wind is 11 mph.

When is the best time to visit Okinawa?

January, February, March and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Okinawa, which has a temperate climate. April, May and June are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Okinawa in?

Okinawa observes Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00). The local time is 1:23 PM.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 23, 2026 at 1:23 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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