Current Local Time in Akita
Akita, Japan (GMT+9)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Akita follows Japan Standard Time (JST), which is UTC+9. The city does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the offset remains constant year-round.
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Asia/TokyoData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Akita
☀️Climate
Humid continental with warm summers (20-28°C) and cold snowy winters (-3 to 3°C). Heavy snow.
🏛️Top Attractions
📍About Akita Time Zone
Akita is located in the Asia/Tokyo time zone (UTC+9). As a major metropolitan city in Japan, Akita serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Akita is 14 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Akita, consider that standard business hours are typically Museums 9 AM to 5 PM. Kakunodate samurai houses 9 AM to 5 PM. local time. Akita does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+9.
Akita has a population of approximately 0.31M (0.32M in the metro area). The local currency is the Japanese Yen (¥). To call Akita from abroad, use the country code +81 18. The primary language spoken is Japanese.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Akita time is 14 hours ahead of New York, and 9 hours ahead of London. This makes Akita well-positioned for Asia-Pacific business operations. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Akita Time
- • Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: Japan (JP)
- • Coordinates: 39.72°, 140.10°
- • Calling Code: +81 18