Current time in Kyoto, Japan
09:06:14
Sunday, 15 November 2026
UTC offset
UTC+09:00
Asia/Tokyo
Sunrise
06:32
Today
Sunset
16:53
10h 21m of daylight
No daylight saving: Kyoto stays at UTC+09:00 all year.
Kyoto 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 Kyoto in?
Kyoto is in the Japan Time zone, Asia/Tokyo in the IANA database, currently at UTC+09:00.
Does Kyoto have daylight saving time?
No. Kyoto keeps the same time all year.
What is the best time to call Kyoto?
Business hours in Kyoto 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