Time in Japan

Japan uses Japan Standard Time, UTC+9, without seasonal clock changes. Tokyo, Osaka and the main islands share the same civil time. Substitute holidays and equinox dates are published annually by the Cabinet Office.

Time zones

  • Tokyo: Asia/Tokyo

Fixed-date observances

Non-exhaustive selection; excludes substitute and moved holidays.

  • New Year's Day: 1/1
  • National Foundation Day: 11/2
  • Culture Day: 3/11

Cabinet Office — national holidays · IANA Time Zone Database

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