Fukuoka
What time is it in Japan
About Fukuoka
Fukuoka is a designated city in the Kyushu region of Japan and the capital of Fukuoka Prefecture. It stretches along the shores of Hakata Bay and is the point on the main islands nearest to the Asian mainland. People have lived in the area since the Jomon period, and some of the earliest settlers of the Yayoi period arrived here. The city has been a centre of international commerce since ancient times. The offset in Fukuoka is UTC+9 in every month, since there is no daylight saving. Fukuoka shares its time with Tokyo. Fukuoka is 14 hours ahead of New York in January and 13 hours ahead in July.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fukuoka's UTC offset?+
Fukuoka uses UTC+9 all year. There is no daylight saving, so the offset is the same in January and July.
When it is noon in New York in January, what time is it in Fukuoka?+
It is 2 a.m. the next day in Fukuoka, since the city is 14 hours ahead of New York in January. In July the gap is 13 hours, so noon in New York is 1 a.m. the next day.
Which Japanese city shares Fukuoka's time?+
Tokyo is on UTC+9 all year round, the same as Fukuoka, so the two cities always show the same time.
Why is Fukuoka's location notable in Japan?+
Fukuoka is the nearest point among Japan's main islands to the Asian mainland, so the area has long been considered the gateway to the country. The city is built along Hakata Bay.
Which region is Fukuoka in?+
Fukuoka is in the Kyushu region of Japan and is the capital of Fukuoka Prefecture. It is a designated city and has been a centre of international commerce since ancient times.