What time is it in Kobe, Japan?
Monday, October 19, 2026
Sun: ↑ 06:07 ↓ 17:20 (11 h 12 m)
Time Zone
Japan Standard Time
UTC Offset
UTC+9:00
DST Status
Not active
Abbreviation
JST
Sunrise
6:07:57 AM
Sunset
5:20:37 PM
Day Length
11 h 12 m
Population
1,525,152
Latitude
34.6913° N
Longitude
135.183° E
Coordinates
34.6913° N, 135.183° E
Time difference from Kobe
| Los Angeles | − 16 hours |
|---|---|
| Chicago | − 14 hours |
| New York City | − 13 hours |
| Toronto | − 13 hours |
| São Paulo | − 12 hours |
| London | − 8 hours |
| Lagos | − 8 hours |
| Paris | − 7 hours |
| Johannesburg | − 7 hours |
| Zürich | − 7 hours |
| Cairo | − 6 hours |
| Istanbul | − 6 hours |
| Moscow | − 6 hours |
| Dubai | − 5 hours |
| Mumbai | − 4 hours 30 minutes |
| Hong Kong | − 1 hours |
| Singapore | − 1 hours |
| Shanghai | − 1 hours |
| Tokyo | 0 |
| Sydney | + 2 hours |
Local time in Kobe, Japan
Kobe, Japan follows Japan Standard Time (UTCUTC+9:00). This page shows the live local time and date, daylight length, and how Kobe, Japan lines up with other places in Japan. The clock follows daylight saving when this time zone uses it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Kobe?
The current local time in Kobe, Japan is 11:44:02 PM on Monday, October 19, 2026.
What time zone is Kobe in?
Kobe uses the Japan Standard Time time zone (UTC+9:00). Not active.
What is the UTC offset for Kobe?
Kobe is UTC+9:00 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What are the coordinates of Kobe?
Kobe is located at 34.6913° N, 135.183° E (latitude 34.6913° N, longitude 135.183° E).