Fukuoka does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on JST year-round.
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JST · UTC+9
Fukuoka Time Zone: JST and UTC+9
Fukuoka operates on JST (UTC+9), placing it ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by 9 hours. The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Tokyo.
Fukuoka does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on JST year-round. This means the time difference between Fukuoka and cities that do observe daylight saving time will shift by one hour seasonally.
For scheduling calls with Fukuoka, useful reference points: Fukuoka is 9 hours ahead of London on GMT and 14 hours ahead of New York on EST. During US daylight saving time the difference with New York shifts by one hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Fukuoka right now?
Fukuoka follows JST (UTC+9). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Fukuoka, updated every second.
What time zone is Fukuoka in?
Fukuoka is in JST (UTC+9). The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Tokyo.
Does Fukuoka observe daylight saving time?
Fukuoka does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on JST year-round.
What is the time difference between Fukuoka and London?
Fukuoka (JST, UTC+9) is 9 hours ahead of London During BST the difference changes by an hour..
What is the time difference between Fukuoka and New York?
Fukuoka (JST, UTC+9) is 14 hours ahead of New York During EDT the difference changes by an hour..