Current Local Time in Shirakawa-go

Shirakawa-go, Japan (GMT+9)

16:20:12

Saturday, January 24, 2026

☀️Day
🌅7:00 AM
🌇5:10 PM

Shirakawa-go 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 5769
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Time Zone Facts

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

Shirakawa-go follows JST and does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

Data: IANA Time Zone Database

🏢Business Hours in Shirakawa-go

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

Heavy snow climate with warm summers (18-28°C) and very cold snowy winters (-5 to 3°C). 2m+ snow common.

🏛️Top Attractions

Gassho-zukuri HousesShiroyama ViewpointWada HouseKanda HouseMyozenji Temple

📍About Shirakawa-go Time Zone

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

When planning calls or meetings with Shirakawa-go, consider that standard business hours are typically Village accessible 24/7. House museums 9 AM to 5 PM. Cafes limited hours. local time. Shirakawa-go does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+9.

Shirakawa-go has a population of approximately 0.002M (0.002M in the metro area). The local currency is the Japanese Yen (¥). To call Shirakawa-go from abroad, use the country code +81 5769. The primary language spoken is Japanese.

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

Quick Facts: Shirakawa-go Time

  • Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9)
  • Daylight Saving: Not observed
  • Country: Japan (JP)
  • Coordinates: 36.26°, 136.91°
  • Calling Code: +81 5769