Days in Shizuoka are currently getting shorter, about 15 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 Shizuoka
Shizuoka is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 34.9833° N, 138.3833° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,894 km (2,420 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,124 km (3,805 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,913 km (8,645 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 12,621 km (7,842 mi) east
Shizuoka 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 Shizuoka
The point on Earth exactly opposite Shizuoka is near Florianópolis - when it's noon in Shizuoka, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Shizuoka
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Shizuoka
Shizuoka is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 64 days from now.
Because Shizuoka 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 Shizuoka
In Shizuoka, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 31m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 48m, a difference of roughly 4h 43m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Shizuoka's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Shizuoka at 34.98° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Shizuoka
With a population of 693,389, Shizuoka ranks as the 26th most populous city in Japan, out of 1,296 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Shizuoka
Mount Fuji Shizuoka Airport (FSZ / RJNS) is a major international airport located about 27 km (17 mi) from Shizuoka.
Current local time at the airport is 14:53:33.
Daylight saving time in Shizuoka
Shizuoka uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Tokyo. The current local offset is UTC+9 / JST.
Shizuoka does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Shizuoka
Business hours in Shizuoka (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: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Shizuoka
Compare time in Shizuoka with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Shizuoka
Official national holiday observed in Japan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Shizuoka in?
Shizuoka 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 Shizuoka at UTC+9.
What time is it in Shizuoka right now?
The current local time in Shizuoka is 14:53:33 on Saturday, 17 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Shizuoka observe daylight saving time?
No. Shizuoka is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Shizuoka?
Shizuoka is currently UTC+9, meaning local time is +9 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Shizuoka?
Mount Fuji Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) is the nearest airport to Shizuoka, located about 27 km away. The current local time at the airport is 14:53:33.
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