Current Time in Kobe, Japan
GMT+9 · GMT+9
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About Kobe Time
Kobe is a city in Japan, located in Asia. It operates on GMT+9 (GMT+9), with the IANA timezone identifier Asia/Tokyo.
Geographically, Kobe lies at approximately 34.69°N, 135.20°E, placing it in the Northern Hemisphere and within the subtropical climate band.
Like much of Asia, Kobe observes Daylight Saving Time, shifting its clocks twice a year. Always verify the current offset when scheduling international calls.
Kobe shares its time zone with cities such as Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, Nagoya and 15 more, meaning the time of day in Kobe matches these locations exactly.
Sunrise & Sunset in Kobe
Across the year, Kobe sees day lengths ranging from 9h 50m on the shortest day to 14h 28m on the longest. These computed civil sunrise and sunset times use the standard NOAA solar position model; actual times may vary by a few minutes due to local terrain and atmospheric conditions.
Time Difference from Major World Cities
Quick reference for how Kobe's local time compares to other key business and travel hubs around the world.
| City | Offset | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| New York | +13h | Kobe is 13h ahead |
| London | +8h | Kobe is 8h ahead |
| Paris | +7h | Kobe is 7h ahead |
| Dubai | +5h | Kobe is 5h ahead |
| Singapore | +1h | Kobe is 1h ahead |
| Sydney | -1h | Kobe is 1h behind |
| Los Angeles | +16h | Kobe is 16h ahead |
Best Times to Call Kobe
If you are scheduling a call with someone in Kobe during their standard business hours (09:00–17:00 local), here is when that falls in two reference time zones:
- From New York (America/New_York): 09:00 in Kobe =
22:00NYC. 17:00 in Kobe =06:00NYC. - From London (Europe/London): 09:00 in Kobe =
17:00London. 17:00 in Kobe =01:00London.
For other cities, use the meeting planner to find overlapping business hours across multiple time zones simultaneously.