Current Local Time in Kagoshima

Kagoshima, Japan (GMT+9)

16:20:12

Saturday, January 24, 2026

☀️Day
🌅7:16 AM
🌇5:45 PM

Kagoshima 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 99
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Time Zone Facts

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

Kagoshima follows JST and does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

Data: IANA Time Zone Database

🏢Business Hours in Kagoshima

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 subtropical with hot summers (27-32°C) and mild winters (5-12°C). Volcanic ash from Sakurajima.

🏛️Top Attractions

Sakurajima VolcanoSengan-en GardenTenmonkan ShoppingShiroyama ObservatoryIbusuki Sand Baths

📍About Kagoshima Time Zone

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

When planning calls or meetings with Kagoshima, consider that standard business hours are typically Shops 10 AM to 8 PM. Sengan-en 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Sakurajima ferry 24 hours. local time. Kagoshima does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+9.

Kagoshima has a population of approximately 0.6M (1.0M in the metro area). The local currency is the Japanese Yen (¥). To call Kagoshima from abroad, use the country code +81 99. The primary language spoken is Japanese.

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

Quick Facts: Kagoshima Time

  • Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9)
  • Daylight Saving: Not observed
  • Country: Japan (JP)
  • Coordinates: 31.60°, 130.55°
  • Calling Code: +81 99