Local Time in Otsu, Japan
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- IANA Zone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Country
- Japan
- Continent
- Asia
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Ōtsu is the capital city of Shiga Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2021, the city had an estimated population of 343,991 in 153,458 households and a population density of 740 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 464.51 square kilometres (179.35 sq mi).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Otsu right now?
- The current time in Otsu, Japan is 05:52:16 AM (JST), which is UTC+9.
- What time zone is Otsu in?
- Otsu uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated JST, UTC+9.
- Does Otsu observe daylight saving time?
- No. Otsu does not observe daylight saving time — its UTC offset stays at UTC+9 year-round.
- What is the UTC offset in Otsu?
- Otsu is currently UTC+9 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).