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Shime, Fukuoka, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Shime, Japan

Saturday, 01 August 2026
05:19:19 JST
State: Fukuoka
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 46,377
District: Kasuya-gun

🌎 Shime, Fukuoka, Japan – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Shime, a city in Fukuoka, Japan in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Shime — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Shime, Fukuoka Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameShime
District / CountyKasuya-gun
StateFukuoka
CountryJapan
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population46,377
Ranking & Classification
City TypeSection of Populated Place
Population Rank in Fukuoka#26 of 67 cities with population data
Currency
NameJapanese Yen
Code ISO-4217JPY
Symbol¥
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+81
International Exit Prefix010
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.jp
Elevation
In Meter16
In Feet52
GPS Coordinates
Latitude33.59
Longitude130.49
Decimal Degrees (DD)33.587° N 130.487° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)33° 35' 13" N 130° 29' 12" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)33° 35.22' N 130° 29.21' E
Location Context
Distance to Fukuoka Capital7 km West-Northwest of Fukuoka
Nearest City in Another CountryGeoje, South Korea (213 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset+09:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 05:28 AM
Sunset🌅 07:20 PM
Day Length13h 51m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Tokyo

Shime – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Shime, Fukuoka

Shime is a city situated in Fukuoka, Japan, within Asia. It falls under Kasuya-gun, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Shime as a Section of Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Fukuoka

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Shime

The latitude and longitude of Shime pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 16 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Shime on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Shime

Shime runs on UTC +09:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries

💰 Currency Used in Shime

Payments and pricing in Shime run on Japanese Yen (JPY), shown with the symbol ¥. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Shime exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Shime

To ring a number in Shime from outside Japan, dial +81 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Shime and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Shime's Standing Within Fukuoka

By recorded population, Shime ranks #26 of 67 cities in Fukuoka. It lies about 7 km West-Northwest of Fukuoka, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Fukuoka market. › Cities near Shime

📊 How This Shime Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Shime into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Shime to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Fukuoka market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Shime. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Shime

👥 What is the population of Shime?

Shime has a recorded population of approximately 46,377 people. That places it #26 of 67 cities with population data in Fukuoka. Browse more cities in Fukuoka for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Shime in?

Shime sits within Kasuya-gun, is part of Fukuoka in Japan. It is classified as a Section of Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Shime in?

Shime keeps UTC +09:00. Today the sun rises around 05:28 AM and sets around 07:20 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Shime?

Businesses and shops in Shime price in Japanese yen (JPY), written with the symbol ¥. Check live rates on our Shime currency page.

📍 How far is Shime from the state capital?

Shime is about 7 km West-Northwest of Fukuoka, the capital of Fukuoka. See cities near Shime for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Shime lands you closest to Geoje, South Korea, about 213 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Shime sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.