Days in Naha are currently getting shorter, about 9 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 Naha
Naha is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 26.2130° N, 127.6785° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,918 km (1,813 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 7,101 km (4,412 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 12,937 km (8,039 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 12,751 km (7,923 mi) east
Naha 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 Naha
The point on Earth exactly opposite Naha is near Ciudad del Este - when it's noon in Naha, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Naha
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Naha
Naha is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Naha 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 Naha
In Naha, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 13h 46m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 29m, a difference of roughly 3h 17m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Naha's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Naha at 26.21° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Naha
With a population of 317,625, Naha ranks as the 82nd most populous city in Japan, out of 1,296 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Naha
Naha International Airport (OKA / ROAH) is a major international airport serving Naha directly.
Current local time at the airport is 23:19:54.
Daylight saving time in Naha
Naha uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Tokyo. The current local offset is UTC+9 / JST.
Naha does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Naha
Business hours in Naha (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 Naha
Compare time in Naha with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Naha
Official national holiday observed in Japan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Naha in?
Naha 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 Naha at UTC+9.
What time is it in Naha right now?
The current local time in Naha is 23:19:54 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Naha observe daylight saving time?
No. Naha is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Naha?
Naha is currently UTC+9, meaning local time is +9 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Naha?
Naha International Airport (OKA) is the airport serving Naha. The current local time at the airport is 23:19:54.
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