Current Local Time in Sendai
Sendai, Japan (GMT+9)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Sendai 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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Asia/TokyoData: IANA Time Zone Database
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☀️Climate
Humid continental with warm summers (23-28°C) and cold winters (-1 to 6°C). Pacific coast influence.
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📍About Sendai Time Zone
Sendai is located in the Asia/Tokyo time zone (UTC+9). As a major metropolitan city in Japan, Sendai serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Sendai is 14 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Sendai, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Sendai does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+9.
Sendai has a population of approximately 1.1M. The local currency is the Japanese Yen (¥). To call Sendai from abroad, use the country code +81 22. The primary language spoken is Japanese.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Sendai time is 14 hours ahead of New York, and 9 hours ahead of London. This makes Sendai well-positioned for Asia-Pacific business operations. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Sendai Time
- • Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: Japan (JP)
- • Coordinates: 38.27°, 140.87°
- • Calling Code: +81 22