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Kato, Hyogo, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Kato, Japan

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
19:44:36 JST
State: Hyogo
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 40,645
District: Katō Shi

🌎 Kato, Hyogo, Japan – Profile & Geographic Data


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

Kato, Hyogo Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameKato
District / CountyKatō Shi
StateHyogo
CountryJapan
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population40,645
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Hyogo#24 of 49 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 Meter125
In Feet410
GPS Coordinates
Latitude34.92
Longitude135.03
Decimal Degrees (DD)34.924° N 135.026° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)34° 55' 27" N 135° 1' 34" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)34° 55.45' N 135° 1.57' E
Location Context
Distance to Hyogo Capital30 km South-Southeast of Kobe
Nearest City in Another CountryDodong-ri, South Korea (467 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🔥 05:16 AM
Sunset🌅 06:53 PM
Day Length13h 37m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Tokyo

Kato – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Kato, Hyogo

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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Kato

The latitude and longitude of Kato pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 125 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Kato on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Kato

Kato 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 Kato

Payments and pricing in Kato 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. › Kato exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Kato

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

📊 Kato's Standing Within Hyogo

By recorded population, Kato ranks #24 of 49 cities in Hyogo. It lies about 30 km South-Southeast of Kobe, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Hyogo market. › Cities near Kato

📊 How This Kato Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Kato

👥 What is the population of Kato?

Kato has a recorded population of approximately 40,645 people. That places it #24 of 49 cities with population data in Hyogo. Browse more cities in Hyogo for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Kato in?

Kato sits within Katō Shi, is part of Hyogo in Japan. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Kato in?

Kato keeps UTC +09:00. Today the sun rises around 05:16 AM and sets around 06:53 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Kato?

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

📍 How far is Kato from the state capital?

Kato is about 30 km South-Southeast of Kobe, the capital of Hyogo. See cities near Kato for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Kato lands you closest to Dodong-ri, South Korea, about 467 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Kato sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.