Current Local Time in Nara
Nara, Japan (GMT+9)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Nara 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 Nara
☀️Climate
Humid subtropical with hot summers (26-33°C) and cool winters (1-9°C). Pleasant spring and autumn.
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📍About Nara Time Zone
Nara is located in the Asia/Tokyo time zone (UTC+9). As a major metropolitan city in Japan, Nara serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Nara is 14 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Nara, consider that standard business hours are typically Todai-ji 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM (varies by season). Shops 10 AM to 6 PM. Deer active all day. local time. Nara does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+9.
Nara has a population of approximately 0.35M (1.5M in the metro area). The local currency is the Japanese Yen (¥). To call Nara from abroad, use the country code +81 742. The primary language spoken is Japanese.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Nara time is 14 hours ahead of New York, and 9 hours ahead of London. This makes Nara well-positioned for Asia-Pacific business operations. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Nara Time
- • Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: Japan (JP)
- • Coordinates: 34.69°, 135.80°
- • Calling Code: +81 742