Current Time in Otaru, Japan
Otaru is on Japan Standard Time – JST (UTC+9) right now. Otaru does not observe daylight saving time.
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· Otaru
Asia/Tokyo
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Time zone of Otaru
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | JST |
| UTC offset | UTC+9 |
| IANA time zone id | Asia/Tokyo |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
Time difference between Otaru and other cities
Daylight saving time in Otaru
Otaru does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC+9 all year, so conversions never shift.
Otaru time FAQ
What time is it in Otaru right now?
Otaru is on JST (UTC+9). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Otaru, updated every second.
What time zone is Otaru in?
Otaru is in Japan Standard Time, abbreviated JST, UTC+9. Its IANA time zone id is Asia/Tokyo.
Does Otaru observe daylight saving time?
No. Otaru stays on UTC+9 all year.
What is the time difference between Otaru and New York?
New York is 14 hours behind Otaru.
Other cities in Japan
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.