🇯🇵 Kobe, Japan · Daytime

Time in Kobe

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1:05 PM · Sunday, October 18, 2026

  • Japan Standard Time
  • UTC+9
  • Asia/Tokyo
Sunrise
06:07
Sunset
17:23
Daylight
11 h 16 min

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Japan Standard Time · UTC+9

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Time in Kobe, in detail

  • Time zone Japan Standard Time Asia/Tokyo
  • UTC offset UTC+9 IANA zone Asia/Tokyo
  • Daylight saving Not observed Kobe keeps the same offset all year.
  • Sunrise 06:07 Solar noon at 11:45
  • Sunset 17:23 11 h 16 min of daylight
  • People on this clock 1,537,272 Japan
  • Coordinates 34.69°, 135.19° Sunrise and sunset are calculated from this position.

Time in Kobe: common questions

What time zone is Kobe in?
Kobe uses Japan Standard Time, IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo. The current offset is UTC+9.
What is the UTC offset of Kobe?
The offset in Kobe is UTC+9 all year round; there is no separate summer offset.
Does Kobe observe daylight saving time?
No. There is no daylight saving time in Kobe, so the offset stays UTC+9 all year.
When does the sun rise and set in Kobe?
On October 18 the sun rises in Kobe at 6:06 AM and sets at 5:22 PM – 11 hours and 16 minutes of daylight.
Which countries and territories share the time zone of Kobe?
Right now the clocks show the same time (UTC+9) in South Korea, in North Korea, in Timor-Leste, and in Palau.
How does the time in Kobe compare with Lisbon, Chiang Mai, or Mexico City?
Taking Kobe as the reference, Lisbon is 8 hours behind, Chiang Mai is 2 hours behind, and Mexico City is 15 hours behind.
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