Days in Kotō are currently getting shorter, about 14 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Kotō
Kotō is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 32.7786° N, 130.7454° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,649 km (2,267 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,370 km (3,958 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,668 km (8,493 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 12,237 km (7,604 mi) east
Kotō lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Kotō
The point on Earth exactly opposite Kotō is near Pelotas - when it's noon in Kotō, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Kotō
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Kotō
Kotō is currently in Autumn.
Because Kotō is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Kotō
In Kotō, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 18m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 59m, a difference of roughly 4h 19m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Kotō's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Kotō at 32.78° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Kotō
With a population of 543,730, Kotō ranks as the 33rd most populous city in Japan, out of 1,296 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Kotō
Kumamoto Airport (KMJ / RJFT) is a major international airport serving Kotō directly.
Current local time at the airport is 11:48:02.
Daylight saving time in Kotō
Kotō uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Tokyo. The current local offset is UTC+9 / JST.
Kotō does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Kotō
Business hours in Kotō (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 8:00 PM (previous day) - 4:00 AM ( Partial overlap)
- Los Angeles: 5:00 PM (previous day) - 1:00 AM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 1:00 AM - 9:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Dubai: 4:00 AM - 12:00 PM ( Outside normal hours)
- Mumbai: 5:30 AM - 1:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Kotō
Compare time in Kotō with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Kotō
Official national holiday observed in Japan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Kotō in?
Kotō follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Kotō at UTC+9.
What time is it in Kotō right now?
The current local time in Kotō is 11:48:02 on Monday, 21 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Kotō observe daylight saving time?
No. Kotō is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Kotō?
Kotō is currently UTC+9, meaning local time is +9 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Kotō?
Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) is the airport serving Kotō. The current local time at the airport is 11:48:02.
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