Current Local Time in Hakodate
Hakodate, Japan (GMT+9)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Hakodate 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 Hakodate
☀️Climate
Humid continental with cool summers (17-25°C) and cold snowy winters (-5 to 2°C).
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📍About Hakodate Time Zone
Hakodate is located in the Asia/Tokyo time zone (UTC+9). As a major metropolitan city in Japan, Hakodate serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Hakodate is 14 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Hakodate, consider that standard business hours are typically Mt. Hakodate ropeway until 10 PM. Morning Market 5 AM to 2 PM. Goryokaku Tower 8 AM to 7 PM. local time. Hakodate does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+9.
Hakodate has a population of approximately 0.25M (0.35M in the metro area). The local currency is the Japanese Yen (¥). To call Hakodate from abroad, use the country code +81 138. The primary language spoken is Japanese.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Hakodate time is 14 hours ahead of New York, and 9 hours ahead of London. This makes Hakodate well-positioned for Asia-Pacific business operations. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Hakodate Time
- • Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: Japan (JP)
- • Coordinates: 41.77°, 140.73°
- • Calling Code: +81 138