Nagoya
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About Nagoya
Nagoya is the capital and most populous city of Aichi Prefecture in Japan and the largest city of the Chūbu region. It had 2.3 million residents in 2025, fourth in Japan, and the Chūkyō metropolitan area has 10.11 million. Its seaport is the largest in Japan. In 1610 the shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu moved the capital of Owari Province from Kiyosu to Nagoya. Japan uses UTC+9 all year and has no daylight saving time. It matches Tokyo all year. In January the gap to New York is 14 hours and in July it is 13 hours, with Nagoya ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Nagoya move its clocks in summer?+
No. Nagoya stays on UTC+9 all year with no daylight saving, so the offset is identical in January and July.
Is Nagoya in the same time zone as Tokyo?+
Yes. Tokyo uses the same UTC+9 offset all year round, so Nagoya and Tokyo always show the same time.
What is the time difference between Nagoya and New York?+
Nagoya is 14 hours ahead of New York in January and 13 hours ahead in July, because New York shifts to UTC-4 in summer and Nagoya stays on UTC+9.
How many people live in Nagoya?+
Nagoya had a 2025 population of 2.3 million, making it the fourth-most populous city in Japan. The Chūkyō metropolitan area around it has 10.11 million people.