What time is it in Kobe?

Japan ยท UTC+9 (JST)

10:36:40 PM

Friday, 4 September 2026

Daylight saving time

Kobe does not observe daylight saving time โ€” it stays at UTC+9 all year round.

Sunrise & Sunset

Sunrise
5:34 AM
Sunset
6:22 PM
Day length
12h 48min

Kobe

Kobe is 13h 0min ahead of New York and does not observe daylight saving time, so this difference stays constant all year round โ€” unlike London, which changes clocks twice a year. Japan is an island nation, so every city we track there shares Kobe's single time zone.

Time difference with major cities

CityLocal time nowDifference
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ New York9:36 AM13h 0min ahead
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง London2:36 PM8h 0min ahead
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Tokyo10:36 PMSame time
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Sรฃo Paulo10:36 AM12h 0min ahead
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช Dubai5:36 PM5h 0min ahead
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Sydney11:36 PM1h 0min behind
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Los Angeles6:36 AM16h 0min ahead
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Paris3:36 PM7h 0min ahead
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Mumbai7:06 PM3h 30min ahead
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Singapore9:36 PM1h 0min ahead

Best meeting hours

Overlap between Kobe's and each city's standard 9:00-18:00 workday.

Current weather

Currency

Flights from major hubs

Prices and durations are calculated from distance and date โ€” not real quotes from any airline. Use them for rough trip planning only.

FromDistanceEst. durationEst. price (USD)
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ New York11,114 km13h 50min$1,495โ€“$1,985
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง London9,488 km11h 55min$1,370โ€“$1,820
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช Dubai7,576 km9h 40min$1,210โ€“$1,605
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Singapore4,931 km6h 33min$955โ€“$1,265
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Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Kobe right now?

It is currently 10:36 PM on 4 September 2026 in Kobe (UTC+9).

Does Kobe observe daylight saving time?

No โ€” Kobe does not observe daylight saving time; it stays at UTC+9 all year.

What is the time difference between Kobe and New York?

Kobe is 13h 0min ahead of New York.

What is the UTC offset in Kobe?

Kobe is at UTC+9 (JST).

When is sunrise and sunset in Kobe today?

Sunrise is at 5:34 AM and sunset at 6:22 PM in Kobe today.

What is the population of Kobe?

Kobe has an estimated population of 1,500,000.