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Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Kitahiroshima, Japan

Sunday, 09 August 2026
10:37:52 JST
State: Hokkaido
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 58,918
District: Kitahiroshima-shi

🌎 Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido, Japan – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Kitahiroshima, 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 Kitahiroshima — 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

Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameKitahiroshima
District / CountyKitahiroshima-shi
StateHokkaido
CountryJapan
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population58,918
Area119.05 km² (45.97 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Hokkaido#14 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 Meter19
In Feet62
GPS Coordinates
Latitude42.98
Longitude141.57
Decimal Degrees (DD)42.976° N 141.567° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)42° 58' 33" N 141° 34' 2" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)42° 58.55' N 141° 34.03' E
Location Context
Distance to Hokkaido Capital20 km West-Northwest of Sapporo
Nearest City in Another CountryYuzhno-Kurilsk, Russia (366 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🔥 04:31 AM
Sunset🌅 06:47 PM
Day Length14h 15m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Tokyo
Founded / Incorporated1996-09-01

Kitahiroshima – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido

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

The latitude and longitude of Kitahiroshima pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 19 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Kitahiroshima on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Kitahiroshima

Kitahiroshima 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 Kitahiroshima

Payments and pricing in Kitahiroshima 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. › Kitahiroshima exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Kitahiroshima

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

📊 Kitahiroshima's Standing Within Hokkaido

By recorded population, Kitahiroshima ranks #14 of 182 cities in Hokkaido. It lies about 20 km West-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 Kitahiroshima

📊 How This Kitahiroshima Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Kitahiroshima 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 Kitahiroshima 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 Kitahiroshima. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Kitahiroshima

👥 What is the population of Kitahiroshima?

Kitahiroshima has a recorded population of approximately 58,918 people. That places it #14 of 182 cities with population data in Hokkaido. Browse more cities in Hokkaido for comparison.

📐 How large is Kitahiroshima in square kilometers?

Kitahiroshima spans approximately 119.05 square kilometers (45.97 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Kitahiroshima in?

Kitahiroshima sits within Kitahiroshima-shi, is part of Hokkaido in Japan. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Kitahiroshima in?

Kitahiroshima keeps UTC +09:00. Today the sun rises around 04:31 AM and sets around 06:47 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Kitahiroshima?

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

📍 How far is Kitahiroshima from the state capital?

Kitahiroshima is about 20 km West-Northwest of Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaido. See cities near Kitahiroshima for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Kitahiroshima lands you closest to Yuzhno-Kurilsk, Russia, about 366 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Kitahiroshima sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.