Current Local Time in Otaru
Otaru, Japan (GMT+9)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Otaru 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 Otaru
☀️Climate
Humid continental with warm summers (18-26°C) and cold snowy winters (-7 to 2°C). Heavy snowfall.
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📍About Otaru Time Zone
Otaru is located in the Asia/Tokyo time zone (UTC+9). As a major metropolitan city in Japan, Otaru serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Otaru is 14 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Otaru, consider that standard business hours are typically Sakaimachi shops 9 AM to 6 PM. Sushi restaurants lunch and dinner. Canal lit until 10 PM. local time. Otaru does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+9.
Otaru has a population of approximately 0.11M (0.11M in the metro area). The local currency is the Japanese Yen (¥). To call Otaru from abroad, use the country code +81 134. The primary language spoken is Japanese.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Otaru time is 14 hours ahead of New York, and 9 hours ahead of London. This makes Otaru well-positioned for Asia-Pacific business operations. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Otaru Time
- • Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: Japan (JP)
- • Coordinates: 43.19°, 141.00°
- • Calling Code: +81 134