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