Current Local Time in Karuizawa
Karuizawa, Japan (GMT+9)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Karuizawa 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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Asia/TokyoData: IANA Time Zone Database
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☀️Climate
Highland climate with cool summers (18-26°C) and cold winters (-8 to 3°C). 1,000m elevation.
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📍About Karuizawa Time Zone
Karuizawa is located in the Asia/Tokyo time zone (UTC+9). As a major metropolitan city in Japan, Karuizawa serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Karuizawa is 14 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Karuizawa, consider that standard business hours are typically Prince Shopping Plaza 10 AM to 8 PM. Kyu-Karuizawa shops 10 AM to 6 PM. Shiraito Falls daylight. local time. Karuizawa does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+9.
Karuizawa has a population of approximately 0.02M (0.02M in the metro area). The local currency is the Japanese Yen (¥). To call Karuizawa from abroad, use the country code +81 267. The primary language spoken is Japanese.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Karuizawa time is 14 hours ahead of New York, and 9 hours ahead of London. This makes Karuizawa well-positioned for Asia-Pacific business operations. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Karuizawa Time
- • Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: Japan (JP)
- • Coordinates: 36.35°, 138.60°
- • Calling Code: +81 267