Current Time in Otaru, Japan
9:52:52 AM JST
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Time Zone Details
- IANA Zone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Time Zone
- JST
- GMT Offset
- GMT+9
- Daylight Saving Time
- No Daylight Saving Time
- Country
- Japan
- Est. Population
- ~115K people
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Otaru right now?
- The current time in Otaru is 9:52 AM JST (GMT+9). Use the interactive converter on this page to compare Otaru with other cities.
- Does Otaru observe daylight saving time?
- Otaru does not observe daylight saving time. Its GMT offset remains GMT+9 year-round.
- What is the GMT offset for Otaru?
- Otaru is at GMT+9 (JST). The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Tokyo.