Current Time in Sapporo, Japan
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Sunday, September 20, 2026
JSTUTC+9
Sapporo 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
43.07° N, 141.35° E
Sunrise
5:19 AM
Sunset
5:36 PM
Sun times for Sep 20, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 17 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Sapporo to New York | -13 hours | |
| Sapporo to London | -8 hours | |
| Sapporo to Dubai | -5 hours | |
| Sapporo to New Delhi | -3 hours 30 minutes | |
| Sapporo to Sydney | +1 hour |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Sapporo. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Sapporo
What time zone is Sapporo in?
Sapporo is on Japan Standard Time (IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo), which is JST (UTC+9) all year.
Does Sapporo observe daylight saving time?
No. Sapporo 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 Sapporo and New York?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, New York is 13 hours behind Sapporo. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Sapporo?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, the sun rises at 5:19 AM and sets at 5:36 PM local time, giving 12 hours 17 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Japan on the same time as Sapporo?
Yes. Japan uses a single time zone, so Sapporo has the same local time as the rest of the country.