Current Local Time in Kagoshima
Kagoshima, Japan (GMT+9)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
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.
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Asia/TokyoData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Kagoshima
☀️Climate
Humid subtropical with hot summers (27-32°C) and mild winters (5-12°C). Volcanic ash from Sakurajima.
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📍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