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Current Local Time in Shinjuku

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

🌦️ 76°F now🕔 11:43 PM local📅 Best: July, August, October and November

Current local time in Shinjuku

11:43 PM
Friday, August 21, 2026
Time zoneAsia/Tokyo
UTC offsetUTC+09:00
UTC now2:43 PM
Sunrise5:04 AM
Sunset6:24 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise5:04 AM
Sunset6:24 PM
Daylight13h 20m
Solar noon11:44 AM
Golden hour (am)5:04 AM - 6:04 AM
Golden hour (pm)5:24 PM - 6:24 PM
Blue hour (am)4:34 AM - 5:04 AM
Blue hour (pm)6:24 PM - 6:54 PM
Moon phase🌓 First quarter · 59%
Moonrise1:35 PM
Moonset11:05 PM

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

Quick facts about Shinjuku

TypeDistrict
CityTokyo
CountryJapan
ContinentAsia
Coordinates35°41′37.7″N 139°42′12.2″E (35.6938, 139.7034)
Known forneon nightlife and Gyoen garden
Local time11:43 PM (UTC+09:00)
Best monthsJuly, August, October and November
ClimateContinental

Summary

Shinjuku is a district in Tokyo. Shinjuku is a district known for neon nightlife and Gyoen garden.

Right now it is 76°F (24°C) in Shinjuku with light rain. It feels like 85°F. Today runs from 75°F to 85°F. Chance of precipitation is 98%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.4/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Shinjuku is July, August, October and November. The climate is continental. February, March and June tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 93°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 34°F.

The closest major airport is Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND), about 11 mi away. Nearby highlights include Shibuya Crossing, Senso-ji Temple, Fujisan, Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration and Mount Fuji.

In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 85°F is 7.9°F below the 93°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Shinjuku today at 9.8/10. 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: 35°41′37.7″N 139°42′12.2″E (35.6938, 139.7034)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Shinjuku?

Shinjuku is a district in Tokyo. Its coordinates are 35.6938, 139.7034. It lies in Asia.

What is the weather like in Shinjuku right now?

It is currently 76°F (24°C) with light rain. Humidity is 93% and wind is 2 mph.

When is the best time to visit Shinjuku?

July, August, October and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Shinjuku, which has a continental climate. February, March and June are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Shinjuku in?

Shinjuku observes Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00). The local time is 11:43 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Shinjuku?

The closest airports are Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND), 11 mi away, Narita International Airport (NRT), 39 mi away and Kansai International Airport (KIX), 267 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Shinjuku?

Popular options include Shibuya Crossing, Senso-ji Temple, Fujisan, Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration, Mount Fuji, Mount Fuji and Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (districts) - 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 21, 2026 at 11:43 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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