Time in Sapporo

Current local time in Sapporo (Japan), updated every second.

Sunday, November 8, 2026

Japan Standard Time · UTC+9

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Difference from your time
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UTC offset
UTC+9 · JST
Time zone
Japan Standard Time
Asia/Tokyo
Daylight saving time
Not observed
Sunrise
06:17
Sunset
16:18 (10 h 1 min)
Difference from London
+9 h

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Time zone in Sapporo

Sapporo is located in Japan and uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone (Japan Standard Time). Its current offset from Coordinated Universal Time is UTC+9 (JST).

Sapporo does not observe daylight saving time: the time is UTC+9 all year round.

Today in Sapporo the sun rises at 06:17 and sets at 16:18 (local time), giving 10 h 1 min of daylight. Approximate coordinates: 43.06° N, 141.35° E.

Compared with London, the time difference with Sapporo is currently +9 h.

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it now in Sapporo?

The current time in Sapporo (Japan) is shown on the clock above and updates every second. Sapporo uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone, which is currently UTC+9.

Does Sapporo observe daylight saving time?

Sapporo does not observe daylight saving time: the time is UTC+9 all year round.

What time are sunrise and sunset in Sapporo today?

Today in Sapporo the sun rises at 06:17 and sets at 16:18 (local time), giving 10 h 1 min of daylight.

What is the time difference between Sapporo and London?

Right now Sapporo is +9 h compared with London. This may change at certain times of the year if only one of the two places observes daylight saving time.

How do I work out the time difference between Sapporo and my city?

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