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This page displays the current time in Japan, including the current Japanese era name.

Usage

Simply add {{Japan current era date}} to where you wish to include the current date and time in Japan. This will produce the following: Current time in Japan: 15:48, April 20, 2025 (JST, Reiwa 7) (Refresh)

If you do not wish to have the "Current time in Japan:" displayed, add {{Japan current era date|nopref=yes}} instead. This will produce the following: 15:48, April 20, 2025 (JST, Reiwa 7) (Refresh)