Current Local Time in Saitama
Saitama, Japan (GMT+9)
Monday, January 26, 2026
Saitama 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 Saitama
☀️Climate
Humid subtropical with hot summers (26-32°C) and cold winters (1-9°C). Inland from coast.
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📍About Saitama Time Zone
Saitama is located in the Asia/Tokyo time zone (UTC+9). As a major metropolitan city in Japan, Saitama serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Saitama is 14 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Saitama, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Saitama does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+9.
Saitama has a population of approximately 1.32M (1.32M in the metro area). The local currency is the Japanese Yen (¥). To call Saitama from abroad, use the country code +81 48. The primary language spoken is Japanese.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Saitama time is 14 hours ahead of New York, and 9 hours ahead of London. This makes Saitama well-positioned for Asia-Pacific business operations. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Saitama Time
- • Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: Japan (JP)
- • Coordinates: 35.86°, 139.65°
- • Calling Code: +81 48