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Current Date And Time In Minami-Soma, Japan

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
20:56:08 JST
State: Fukushima
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 59,005
District: Minamisōma Shi

🌎 Minami-Soma, Fukushima, Japan – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Minami-Soma, a city in Fukushima, Japan in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Minami-Soma — 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

Minami-Soma, Fukushima Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameMinami-Soma
District / CountyMinamisōma Shi
StateFukushima
CountryJapan
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population59,005
Area398.58 km² (153.89 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Fukushima#8 of 62 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 Meter27
In Feet89
GPS Coordinates
Latitude37.63
Longitude140.98
Decimal Degrees (DD)37.629° N 140.979° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)37° 37' 45" N 140° 58' 43" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)37° 37.74' N 140° 58.72' E
Location Context
Distance to Fukushima Capital47 km West-Northwest of Fukushima
Nearest City in Another CountryYuzhno-Kurilsk, Russia (821 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🔥 04:47 AM
Sunset🌅 06:34 PM
Day Length13h 47m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Tokyo
Founded / Incorporated2006-01-01

Minami-Soma – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Minami-Soma, Fukushima

Minami-Soma is a city situated in Fukushima, Japan, within Asia. It falls under Minamisōma Shi, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Minami-Soma as a District Headquarters. 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 Fukushima

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Minami-Soma

The latitude and longitude of Minami-Soma pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 27 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Minami-Soma on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Minami-Soma

Minami-Soma 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 Minami-Soma

Payments and pricing in Minami-Soma 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. › Minami-Soma exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Minami-Soma

To ring a number in Minami-Soma 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 Minami-Soma and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Minami-Soma's Standing Within Fukushima

By recorded population, Minami-Soma ranks #8 of 62 cities in Fukushima. It lies about 47 km West-Northwest of Fukushima, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Fukushima market. › Cities near Minami-Soma

📊 How This Minami-Soma Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Minami-Soma 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 Minami-Soma to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Fukushima market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Minami-Soma. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Minami-Soma

👥 What is the population of Minami-Soma?

Minami-Soma has a recorded population of approximately 59,005 people. That places it #8 of 62 cities with population data in Fukushima. Browse more cities in Fukushima for comparison.

📐 How large is Minami-Soma in square kilometers?

Minami-Soma spans approximately 398.58 square kilometers (153.89 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Minami-Soma in?

Minami-Soma sits within Minamisōma Shi, is part of Fukushima in Japan. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Minami-Soma in?

Minami-Soma keeps UTC +09:00. Today the sun rises around 04:47 AM and sets around 06:34 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Minami-Soma?

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

📍 How far is Minami-Soma from the state capital?

Minami-Soma is about 47 km West-Northwest of Fukushima, the capital of Fukushima. See cities near Minami-Soma for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Minami-Soma lands you closest to Yuzhno-Kurilsk, Russia, about 821 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Minami-Soma sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.