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- IANA Zone
- Asia/Tokyo
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- Japan
- Continent
- Asia
Latest news in Karatsu
- Looking Toward Korea from the Ruins of Nagoya Castle: A Report on the Japan-Korea Edit-a-thon in KaratsuWikimedia.org · 21d ago
- Karatsu Air Quality Index (AQI) and Japan Air PollutionIQAir · 100d ago
- 2026.05.06 New Japan Road in Karatsu ~Ignition to DominionNEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING · 157d ago
- NJPW Ignition To Dominion Results (5/6/26): Tag Bout With IWGP Heavyweight Title Match ImplicationsFightful · 157d ago
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Karatsu is a city located in Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan. Its name, formed from the Japanese word roots 唐 kara, and 津 tsu (port), signifies its historical importance as an ancient trading port between Japan with China and Korea. As of 1 September 2026, the city had an estimated population of 111,413 in 51,678 households, and a population density of 228.5 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 487.58 km2 (188.26 sq mi). The same Chinese characters are used in the name of the city (唐津市) as for the city of Dangjin in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Karatsu right now?
- The current time in Karatsu, Japan is 09:16:08 PM (JST), which is UTC+9.
- What time zone is Karatsu in?
- Karatsu uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated JST, UTC+9.
- Does Karatsu observe daylight saving time?
- No. Karatsu does not observe daylight saving time — its UTC offset stays at UTC+9 year-round.
- What is the UTC offset in Karatsu?
- Karatsu is currently UTC+9 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).