Current Local Time in Okinawa Islands

Okinawa Islands, Japan (GMT+9)

16:20:12

Saturday, January 24, 2026

☀️Day
🌅7:17 AM
🌇6:05 PM

Okinawa Islands follows Japan Standard Time (JST), which is UTC+9. The city does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the offset remains constant year-round.

💵¥ Japanese Yen
📞+81 98
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Time Zone Facts

🕐ZoneJST
🌐OffsetUTC+9
🔄DSTNo
📋IANAAsia/Tokyo
🌍
No DST changes
Time stays constant

Okinawa Islands follows JST and does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

Data: IANA Time Zone Database

🏢Business Hours in Okinawa Islands

OFFICES
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
BANKS
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
SHOPS
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
RESTAURANTS
Varies

Hours are general references based on official business standards. Actual hours may vary.

☀️Climate

Subtropical with hot summers (27-32°C) and mild winters (15-20°C). Typhoon season May-October.

🏛️Top Attractions

Kerama IslandsIshigaki IslandMiyako IslandChuraumi AquariumBeaches

📍About Okinawa Islands Time Zone

Okinawa Islands is located in the Asia/Tokyo time zone (UTC+9). As a major metropolitan city in Japan, Okinawa Islands serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Okinawa Islands is 14 hours ahead of New York.

When planning calls or meetings with Okinawa Islands, consider that standard business hours are typically Churaumi Aquarium 8:30 AM to 7 PM. Ferry schedules vary by island. Diving operators morning start. local time. Okinawa Islands does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+9.

Okinawa Islands has a population of approximately 1.5M (1.5M in the metro area). The local currency is the Japanese Yen (¥). To call Okinawa Islands from abroad, use the country code +81 98. The primary language spoken is Japanese, Okinawan.

For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Okinawa Islands time is 14 hours ahead of New York, and 9 hours ahead of London. This makes Okinawa Islands well-positioned for Asia-Pacific business operations. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.

Quick Facts: Okinawa Islands Time

  • Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9)
  • Daylight Saving: Not observed
  • Country: Japan (JP)
  • Coordinates: 26.50°, 127.93°
  • Calling Code: +81 98