Current time in Kobe, Japan
09:05:55
Sunday, 15 November 2026
UTC offset
UTC+09:00
Asia/Tokyo
Sunrise
06:33
Today
Sunset
16:56
10h 23m of daylight
No daylight saving: Kobe stays at UTC+09:00 all year.
Kobe compared with the world
Upcoming holidays in Japan
- Sea DayMon, 20 Jul · in 0 days
- Hiroshima Memorial DayThu, 6 Aug · in 0 days
- Nagasaki Memorial DaySun, 9 Aug · in 0 days
- Mountain DayTue, 11 Aug · in 0 days
- Respect for the Aged DayMon, 21 Sep · in 0 days
Other cities in Japan
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kobe in?
Kobe is in the Japan Time zone, Asia/Tokyo in the IANA database, currently at UTC+09:00.
Does Kobe have daylight saving time?
No. Kobe keeps the same time all year.
What is the best time to call Kobe?
Business hours in Kobe usually run from 09:00 to 17:00 local time. Use the meeting planner to find an hour that suits both sides, and check the public holidays in Japan before you book. Open the meeting planner on DaySchedule