Current Local Time in Sapporo
Sapporo, Japan (GMT+9)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Sapporo 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 Sapporo
☀️Climate
Humid continental with warm summers (20-26°C) and cold snowy winters (-4 to 0°C). Heavy snowfall.
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📍About Sapporo Time Zone
Sapporo is located in the Asia/Tokyo time zone (UTC+9). As a major metropolitan city in Japan, Sapporo serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Sapporo is 14 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Sapporo, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Sapporo does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+9.
Sapporo has a population of approximately 2.0M. The local currency is the Japanese Yen (¥). To call Sapporo from abroad, use the country code +81 11. The primary language spoken is Japanese.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Sapporo time is 14 hours ahead of New York, and 9 hours ahead of London. This makes Sapporo well-positioned for Asia-Pacific business operations. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Sapporo Time
- • Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: Japan (JP)
- • Coordinates: 43.06°, 141.35°
- • Calling Code: +81 11