Current Local Time in Kurashiki
Kurashiki, Japan (GMT+9)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Kurashiki 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 Kurashiki
☀️Climate
Humid subtropical with hot summers (26-33°C) and mild winters (2-10°C). Seto Inland Sea.
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📍About Kurashiki Time Zone
Kurashiki is located in the Asia/Tokyo time zone (UTC+9). As a major metropolitan city in Japan, Kurashiki serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Kurashiki is 14 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Kurashiki, consider that standard business hours are typically Ohara Museum 9 AM to 5 PM, closed Monday. Bikan shops 10 AM to 5 PM. Canal illumination until 10 PM. local time. Kurashiki does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+9.
Kurashiki has a population of approximately 0.48M (0.48M in the metro area). The local currency is the Japanese Yen (¥). To call Kurashiki from abroad, use the country code +81 86. The primary language spoken is Japanese.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Kurashiki time is 14 hours ahead of New York, and 9 hours ahead of London. This makes Kurashiki well-positioned for Asia-Pacific business operations. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Kurashiki Time
- • Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: Japan (JP)
- • Coordinates: 34.59°, 133.77°
- • Calling Code: +81 86