Current Local Time in Kanazawa
Kanazawa, Japan (GMT+9)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Kanazawa 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 Kanazawa
☀️Climate
Humid subtropical with hot summers (25-32°C) and cold snowy winters (1-7°C). Sea of Japan brings heavy snow.
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📍About Kanazawa Time Zone
Kanazawa is located in the Asia/Tokyo time zone (UTC+9). As a major metropolitan city in Japan, Kanazawa serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Kanazawa is 14 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Kanazawa, consider that standard business hours are typically Kenroku-en 7 AM to 6 PM (varies). Omicho Market 9 AM to 5 PM. Museums closed Mondays. local time. Kanazawa does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+9.
Kanazawa has a population of approximately 0.46M (0.75M in the metro area). The local currency is the Japanese Yen (¥). To call Kanazawa from abroad, use the country code +81 76. The primary language spoken is Japanese.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Kanazawa time is 14 hours ahead of New York, and 9 hours ahead of London. This makes Kanazawa well-positioned for Asia-Pacific business operations. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Kanazawa Time
- • Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: Japan (JP)
- • Coordinates: 36.56°, 136.65°
- • Calling Code: +81 76