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Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Chitose, Japan

Monday, 07 September 2026
21:33:16 JST
State: Hokkaido
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 97,950
District: Chitose Shi

🌎 Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan – Profile & Geographic Data


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

Chitose, Hokkaido Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameChitose
District / CountyChitose Shi
StateHokkaido
CountryJapan
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population97,950
Area594.50 km² (229.54 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Hokkaido#10 of 182 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 Meter15
In Feet49
GPS Coordinates
Latitude42.82
Longitude141.65
Decimal Degrees (DD)42.819° N 141.652° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)42° 49' 10" N 141° 39' 8" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)42° 49.17' N 141° 39.13' E
Location Context
Distance to Hokkaido Capital37 km Northwest of Sapporo
Nearest City in Another CountryYuzhno-Kurilsk, Russia (365 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🔥 05:02 AM
Sunset🌅 06:00 PM
Day Length12h 57m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Tokyo
Founded / Incorporated1958-07-01

Chitose – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Chitose, Hokkaido

Chitose is a city situated in Hokkaido, Japan, within Asia. It falls under Chitose Shi, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Chitose 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 Hokkaido

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Chitose

The latitude and longitude of Chitose pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 15 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Chitose on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Chitose

Chitose 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 Chitose

Payments and pricing in Chitose 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. › Chitose exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Chitose

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

📊 Chitose's Standing Within Hokkaido

By recorded population, Chitose ranks #10 of 182 cities in Hokkaido. It lies about 37 km Northwest of Sapporo, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Hokkaido market. › Cities near Chitose

📊 How This Chitose Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Chitose

👥 What is the population of Chitose?

Chitose has a recorded population of approximately 97,950 people. That places it #10 of 182 cities with population data in Hokkaido. Browse more cities in Hokkaido for comparison.

📐 How large is Chitose in square kilometers?

Chitose spans approximately 594.50 square kilometers (229.54 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Chitose in?

Chitose sits within Chitose Shi, is part of Hokkaido in Japan. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Chitose in?

Chitose keeps UTC +09:00. Today the sun rises around 05:02 AM and sets around 06:00 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Chitose?

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

📍 How far is Chitose from the state capital?

Chitose is about 37 km Northwest of Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaido. See cities near Chitose for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Chitose lands you closest to Yuzhno-Kurilsk, Russia, about 365 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Chitose sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.