Current Time in Kitakyushu
About Kitakyushu
Kitakyushu is located in Japan, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is a mid-sized city with a population of around 940,978. It runs on Asia/Tokyo time, currently UTC+9:00 relative to UTC. Kitakyushu does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so this offset stays fixed year-round.
- CountryJapan
- Population940,978
- Latitude33.8518°
- Longitude130.8503°
- Time zoneAsia/Tokyo
- Current UTC offsetUTC+9:00
- Daylight Saving TimeNot observed
Sunrise & Sunset in Kitakyushu Today
For Monday, October 12, 2026, calculated from Kitakyushu's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Kitakyushu
Approximate dates — the exact moment a season begins shifts by about a day from year to year.
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Japan National Holidays
2026
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1 |
| Coming of Age Day | Mon, Jan 12 |
| National Foundation Day | Wed, Feb 11 |
| Emperor's Birthday | Mon, Feb 23 |
| Vernal Equinox Day | Fri, Mar 20 |
| Showa Day | Wed, Apr 29 |
| Constitution Memorial Day | Sun, May 3 |
| Greenery Day | Mon, May 4 |
| Children's Day | Tue, May 5 |
| Marine Day | Mon, Jul 20 |
| Mountain Day | Tue, Aug 11 |
| Respect for the Aged Day | Mon, Sep 21 |
| Autumnal Equinox Day | Wed, Sep 23 |
| Sports Day | Mon, Oct 12 |
| Culture Day | Tue, Nov 3 |
| Labour Thanksgiving Day | Mon, Nov 23 |
2027
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1 |
| Coming of Age Day | Mon, Jan 11 |
| National Foundation Day | Thu, Feb 11 |
| Emperor's Birthday | Tue, Feb 23 |
| Vernal Equinox Day | Sun, Mar 21 |
| Showa Day | Thu, Apr 29 |
| Constitution Memorial Day | Mon, May 3 |
| Greenery Day | Tue, May 4 |
| Children's Day | Wed, May 5 |
| Marine Day | Mon, Jul 19 |
| Mountain Day | Wed, Aug 11 |
| Respect for the Aged Day | Mon, Sep 20 |
| Autumnal Equinox Day | Thu, Sep 23 |
| Sports Day | Mon, Oct 11 |
| Culture Day | Wed, Nov 3 |
| Labour Thanksgiving Day | Tue, Nov 23 |
2028
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Sat, Jan 1 |
| Coming of Age Day | Mon, Jan 10 |
| National Foundation Day | Fri, Feb 11 |
| Emperor's Birthday | Wed, Feb 23 |
| Vernal Equinox Day | Mon, Mar 20 |
| Showa Day | Sat, Apr 29 |
| Constitution Memorial Day | Wed, May 3 |
| Greenery Day | Thu, May 4 |
| Children's Day | Fri, May 5 |
| Marine Day | Mon, Jul 17 |
| Mountain Day | Fri, Aug 11 |
| Respect for the Aged Day | Mon, Sep 18 |
| Autumnal Equinox Day | Fri, Sep 22 |
| Sports Day | Mon, Oct 9 |
| Culture Day | Fri, Nov 3 |
| Labour Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 23 |
2029
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Mon, Jan 1 |
| Coming of Age Day | Mon, Jan 8 |
| National Foundation Day | Sun, Feb 11 |
| Emperor's Birthday | Fri, Feb 23 |
| Vernal Equinox Day | Tue, Mar 20 |
| Showa Day | Sun, Apr 29 |
| Constitution Memorial Day | Thu, May 3 |
| Greenery Day | Fri, May 4 |
| Children's Day | Sat, May 5 |
| Marine Day | Mon, Jul 16 |
| Mountain Day | Sat, Aug 11 |
| Respect for the Aged Day | Mon, Sep 17 |
| Autumnal Equinox Day | Sun, Sep 23 |
| Sports Day | Mon, Oct 8 |
| Culture Day | Sat, Nov 3 |
| Labour Thanksgiving Day | Fri, Nov 23 |
2030
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Tue, Jan 1 |
| Coming of Age Day | Mon, Jan 14 |
| National Foundation Day | Mon, Feb 11 |
| Emperor's Birthday | Sat, Feb 23 |
| Vernal Equinox Day | Wed, Mar 20 |
| Showa Day | Mon, Apr 29 |
| Constitution Memorial Day | Fri, May 3 |
| Greenery Day | Sat, May 4 |
| Children's Day | Sun, May 5 |
| Marine Day | Mon, Jul 15 |
| Mountain Day | Sun, Aug 11 |
| Respect for the Aged Day | Mon, Sep 16 |
| Autumnal Equinox Day | Mon, Sep 23 |
| Sports Day | Mon, Oct 14 |
| Culture Day | Sun, Nov 3 |
| Labour Thanksgiving Day | Sat, Nov 23 |
Daylight Saving Time
Kitakyushu does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The UTC offset stays fixed at UTC+9:00 year-round.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Kitakyushu
What time zone is Kitakyushu in?
Kitakyushu, Japan uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone. It is currently on JST (UTC+9:00). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Kitakyushu observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Kitakyushu does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so it stays on UTC+9:00 all year round and never changes its clocks.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kitakyushu today?
The sun rises at 6:18 AM and sets at 5:48 PM in Kitakyushu today, giving 11h 30m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Kitakyushu and New York City?
New York City is 13 hours behind Kitakyushu right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Kitakyushu?
Kitakyushu is currently UTC+9:00. This offset is fixed and does not change during the year.