Current Time in Sendai, Japan
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Sunday, September 20, 2026
JSTUTC+9
Sendai 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
38.27° N, 140.87° E
Sunrise
5:22 AM
Sunset
5:37 PM
Sun times for Sep 20, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 15 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Sendai to New York | -13 hours | |
| Sendai to London | -8 hours | |
| Sendai to Dubai | -5 hours | |
| Sendai to New Delhi | -3 hours 30 minutes | |
| Sendai to Sydney | +1 hour |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Sendai. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Sendai
What time zone is Sendai in?
Sendai is on Japan Standard Time (IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo), which is JST (UTC+9) all year.
Does Sendai observe daylight saving time?
No. Sendai 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 Sendai and New York?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, New York is 13 hours behind Sendai. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Sendai?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, the sun rises at 5:22 AM and sets at 5:37 PM local time, giving 12 hours 15 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Japan on the same time as Sendai?
Yes. Japan uses a single time zone, so Sendai has the same local time as the rest of the country.