Current Local Time in Asahikawa

Asahikawa, Japan (GMT+9)

16:20:12

Saturday, January 24, 2026

☀️Day
🌅6:56 AM
🌇4:30 PM

Asahikawa follows Japan Standard Time (JST), which is UTC+9. The city does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the offset remains constant year-round.

💵¥ Japanese Yen
📞+81 166
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Time Zone Facts

🕐ZoneJST
🌐OffsetUTC+9
🔄DSTNo
📋IANAAsia/Tokyo
🌍
No DST changes
Time stays constant

Asahikawa follows JST and does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

Data: IANA Time Zone Database

🏢Business Hours in Asahikawa

OFFICES
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
BANKS
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
SHOPS
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
RESTAURANTS
Varies

Hours are general references based on official business standards. Actual hours may vary.

☀️Climate

Humid continental with warm summers (17-27°C) and very cold winters (-12 to -2°C). Japan's coldest.

🏛️Top Attractions

Asahiyama ZooWinter FestivalOtokoyama SakeRamen VillageSnow Crystal Museum

📍About Asahikawa Time Zone

Asahikawa is located in the Asia/Tokyo time zone (UTC+9). As a major metropolitan city in Japan, Asahikawa serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Asahikawa is 14 hours ahead of New York.

When planning calls or meetings with Asahikawa, consider that standard business hours are typically Asahiyama Zoo 9:30 AM to 5 PM. Ramen Village 11 AM to 8 PM. local time. Asahikawa does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+9.

Asahikawa has a population of approximately 0.33M (0.35M in the metro area). The local currency is the Japanese Yen (¥). To call Asahikawa from abroad, use the country code +81 166. The primary language spoken is Japanese.

For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Asahikawa time is 14 hours ahead of New York, and 9 hours ahead of London. This makes Asahikawa well-positioned for Asia-Pacific business operations. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.

Quick Facts: Asahikawa Time

  • Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9)
  • Daylight Saving: Not observed
  • Country: Japan (JP)
  • Coordinates: 43.77°, 142.37°
  • Calling Code: +81 166