Current Local Time in Himeji
Himeji, Japan (GMT+9)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Himeji 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 Himeji
☀️Climate
Humid subtropical with hot summers (26-33°C) and mild winters (2-10°C). Seto Inland Sea climate.
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📍About Himeji Time Zone
Himeji is located in the Asia/Tokyo time zone (UTC+9). As a major metropolitan city in Japan, Himeji serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Himeji is 14 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Himeji, consider that standard business hours are typically Himeji Castle 9 AM to 5 PM. Kokoen 9 AM to 5 PM. Engyoji ropeway 8:30 AM to 5 PM. local time. Himeji does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+9.
Himeji has a population of approximately 0.53M (0.75M in the metro area). The local currency is the Japanese Yen (¥). To call Himeji from abroad, use the country code +81 79. The primary language spoken is Japanese.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Himeji time is 14 hours ahead of New York, and 9 hours ahead of London. This makes Himeji well-positioned for Asia-Pacific business operations. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Himeji Time
- • Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: Japan (JP)
- • Coordinates: 34.83°, 134.69°
- • Calling Code: +81 79