Days in Suginami 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 Suginami
Suginami is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 36.2013° N, 140.2841° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,030 km (2,504 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,989 km (3,721 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,049 km (8,730 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 12,602 km (7,831 mi) east
Suginami lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Suginami
The point on Earth exactly opposite Suginami is near Pelotas - when it's noon in Suginami, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Suginami
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Suginami
Suginami is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 68 days from now.
Because Suginami 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 Suginami
In Suginami, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 37m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 41m, a difference of roughly 4h 56m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Suginami's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Suginami at 36.20° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Suginami
With a population of 588,354, Suginami ranks as the 30th most populous city in Japan, out of 1,296 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Suginami
Ibaraki Airport (IBR / RJAH) is a major international airport serving Suginami directly.
Current local time at the airport is 12:38:54.
Daylight saving time in Suginami
Suginami uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Tokyo. The current local offset is UTC+9 / JST.
Suginami does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Suginami
Business hours in Suginami (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 Suginami
Compare time in Suginami with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Suginami
Official national holiday observed in Japan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Suginami in?
Suginami 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 Suginami at UTC+9.
What time is it in Suginami right now?
The current local time in Suginami is 12:38:54 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Suginami observe daylight saving time?
No. Suginami is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Suginami?
Suginami is currently UTC+9, meaning local time is +9 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Suginami?
Ibaraki Airport (IBR) is the airport serving Suginami. The current local time at the airport is 12:38:54.
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