Current Local Time in Akita
Akita, Japan (GMT+9)
Thursday, August 27, 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
☀️Climate
Humid continental with warm summers (20-28°C) and cold snowy winters (-3 to 3°C). Heavy snow.
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📍About Akita Time Zone
Akita is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone (UTC+9). Akita does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+9 year-round.
Akita Time Difference at a Glance
Quick Facts: Akita Time
- Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9)
- Daylight Saving: Not observed
- Country: Japan
- Coordinates: 39.72, 140.10
- Calling Code: +81 18
🌐Time Difference from Akita
| City | Now | Diff | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️New York | 1:17 PM | -13h | |
| 🌆London | 6:17 PM | -8h | |
| 🌙Tokyo | 2:17 AM | Same | |
| 🌆Paris | 7:17 PM | -7h | |
| 🌙Dubai | 9:17 PM | -5h | |
| 🌙Singapore | 1:17 AM | -1h | |
| 🌙Hong Kong | 1:17 AM | -1h | |
| 🌙Shanghai | 1:17 AM | -1h |
❓Frequently Asked Questions
Akita is in the JST time zone (UTC+9). The current local time is displayed at the top of this page and updates in real-time. Akita is located in Japan.
Akita is in the JST time zone, which is UTC+9. The IANA time zone identifier is Asia/Tokyo.
No, Akita does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The time remains at UTC+9 throughout the year, making it easier to schedule international calls and meetings.
Akita is 8 hours ahead of London. When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in London, it's 8:00 PM in Akita. Note that this difference may vary by 1 hour when either location observes Daylight Saving Time.
Akita is 13 hours ahead of New York (Eastern Time). When it's 9:00 AM in New York, it's 10:00 PM in Akita. This difference may change during Daylight Saving Time transitions.
The best time to call Akita is during business hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time (JST). For international calls, use our Time Converter above to find overlapping business hours between Akita and your location.
Standard business hours in Akita are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM JST. Banks typically operate 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Shops may have extended hours, often until 8:00 PM or later in commercial areas.
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