Current local time in Muroran, Japan
The live clock above shows the time in Muroran. Muroran is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone, UTC+9 right now (JST).
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Region | Hokkaido |
| Population | about 126,000 |
| Coordinates | 42.35° N, 140.98° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Abbreviation | JST |
| UTC offset | UTC+9 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Muroran doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+9 (JST) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 5:40 AM | 5:46 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 3:59 AM | 7:16 PM | 15 h 16 min |
| September equinox | 5:22 AM | 5:35 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| December solstice | 7:01 AM | 4:06 PM | 9 h 4 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Muroran at about 11:44 AM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 24 minutes behind the sun, because Muroran sits at 141.0° E, while its time zone is centred on 135.0° E.
Muroran time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Muroran |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14 hours behind in Jan, 13 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 17 hours behind in Jan, 16 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 9 hours behind in Jan, 8 hours behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 8 hours behind in Jan, 7 hours behind in Jul | |
| Dubai | 5 hours behind | |
| Mumbai | 3.5 hours behind | |
| Shanghai | 1 hour behind | |
| Sydney | 2 hours ahead in Jan, 1 hour ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Muroran |
|---|---|---|
| Tomakomai | 57 km (36 mi) | same time |
| Hakodate | 65 km (40 mi) | same time |
| Sapporo | 86 km (53 mi) | same time |
| Otaru | 93 km (58 mi) | same time |
| Aomori | 171 km (106 mi) | same time |
| Obihiro | 190 km (118 mi) | same time |
| Asahikawa | 193 km (120 mi) | same time |
| Hirosaki | 202 km (126 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Japan
- Tokyo
- Osaka
- Yokohama
- Nagoya
- Sapporo
- Fukuoka
- Sendai
- Kyoto
- Hiroshima
- Kobe
- Kawasaki
- Kitakyushu
- Hamamatsu
- Okayama
- Kumamoto
- Shizuoka
- Naha
- Hachioji
Questions people ask
What time zone is Muroran in?
Muroran is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone, UTC+9, all year.
Does Muroran have daylight saving time?
Muroran doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+9 (JST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Muroran when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Muroran's clocks follow a zone centred on 135.0° E, so on standard time they run about 24 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).