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What time is it in Kyoto?
Kyoto time zone, explained
Right now it is the time shown on the live clock above in Kyoto. Kyoto observes the Asia/Tokyo time zone (GMT+9). The clock on this page reads the official time-zone rules, so it stays correct year-round — including daylight saving time changes.
Planning a call, a flight, or a livestream with someone in Kyoto? The banner above tells you exactly how far ahead or behind Kyoto is from wherever you are right now. For side-by-side planning across several places, open the World Clock or the Time Zone Converter.
Kyoto time — FAQ
What time is it in Kyoto right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Kyoto (Asia/Tokyo, GMT+9). It updates every second and automatically accounts for daylight saving time.
What time zone is Kyoto in?
Kyoto uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone, currently GMT+9.
Does Kyoto observe daylight saving time?
This page uses the official IANA time zone database, so if Kyoto changes its clocks, the time shown here changes with it automatically.