Time in Kobe, Japan now
6:47:26 PM
Friday, October 2, 2026
JST · UTC+09:00
Time zone
JST
UTC+09:00
Asia/Tokyo
Daylight saving
Off
No DST changes
Sun
↑ 5:54 AM ↓ 5:43 PM
Day length 11h 49m
Solar noon 11:48 AM
Time difference
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Nearby cities in Hyōgo (8)
Kobe facts
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Hyōgo
- Coordinates
- 34.6913, 135.1830
- Population
- 1,525,152
Frequently asked
What time is it in Kobe right now?
The current local time in Kobe is shown above and updates live every second. Kobe is on JST (UTC+09:00).
What time zone is Kobe in?
Kobe uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone, currently JST (UTC+09:00).
Is Kobe on daylight saving time?
No. Kobe is not currently on daylight saving time (JST, UTC+09:00).
What is the time difference between Kobe and New York?
New York is −13h relative to Kobe (New York is currently 5:47 AM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
