Current Time in Kobe, Japan
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Sunday, September 20, 2026
JSTUTC+9
Kobe time zone
Time Zone
Japan Standard Time (JST)
IANA: Asia/Tokyo
UTC Offset
UTC+9
Daylight Saving Time
Not observed
Same offset all year
Coordinates
34.69° N, 135.18° E
Sunrise
5:45 AM
Sunset
5:59 PM
Sun times for Sep 20, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 14 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Kobe to New York | -13 hours | |
| Kobe to London | -8 hours | |
| Kobe to Dubai | -5 hours | |
| Kobe to New Delhi | -3 hours 30 minutes | |
| Kobe to Sydney | +1 hour |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Kobe. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Kobe
What time zone is Kobe in?
Kobe is on Japan Standard Time (IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo), which is JST (UTC+9) all year.
Does Kobe observe daylight saving time?
No. Kobe does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so it stays on JST (UTC+9) all year. Its time difference with places that do observe daylight saving time changes during the year.
What is the time difference between Kobe and New York?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, New York is 13 hours behind Kobe. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kobe?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, the sun rises at 5:45 AM and sets at 5:59 PM local time, giving 12 hours 14 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Japan on the same time as Kobe?
Yes. Japan uses a single time zone, so Kobe has the same local time as the rest of the country.