Current Local Time in Wakayama
Wakayama, Japan (GMT+9)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Wakayama 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 Wakayama
☀️Climate
Humid subtropical with hot summers (26-32°C) and mild winters (3-10°C). Pacific coast.
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📍About Wakayama Time Zone
Wakayama is located in the Asia/Tokyo time zone (UTC+9). As a major metropolitan city in Japan, Wakayama serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Wakayama is 14 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Wakayama, consider that standard business hours are typically Wakayama Castle 9 AM to 5 PM. Kuroshio Market 10 AM to 6 PM. Adventure World 10 AM to 5 PM. local time. Wakayama does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+9.
Wakayama has a population of approximately 0.36M (0.8M in the metro area). The local currency is the Japanese Yen (¥). To call Wakayama from abroad, use the country code +81 73. The primary language spoken is Japanese.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Wakayama time is 14 hours ahead of New York, and 9 hours ahead of London. This makes Wakayama well-positioned for Asia-Pacific business operations. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Wakayama Time
- • Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: Japan (JP)
- • Coordinates: 34.23°, 135.17°
- • Calling Code: +81 73