Current Local Time in Kochi
Kochi, Japan (GMT+9)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Kochi 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 Kochi
☀️Climate
Humid subtropical with hot summers (26-32°C) and mild winters (4-12°C). High rainfall.
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📍About Kochi Time Zone
Kochi is located in the Asia/Tokyo time zone (UTC+9). As a major metropolitan city in Japan, Kochi serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Kochi is 14 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Kochi, consider that standard business hours are typically Kochi Castle 9 AM to 5 PM. Sunday Market 5 AM to 6 PM. Hirome Market 11 AM to 11 PM. local time. Kochi does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+9.
Kochi has a population of approximately 0.32M (0.55M in the metro area). The local currency is the Japanese Yen (¥). To call Kochi from abroad, use the country code +81 88. The primary language spoken is Japanese.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Kochi time is 14 hours ahead of New York, and 9 hours ahead of London. This makes Kochi well-positioned for Asia-Pacific business operations. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Kochi Time
- • Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: Japan (JP)
- • Coordinates: 33.56°, 133.53°
- • Calling Code: +81 88