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Ōfunato, Iwate, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Ōfunato, Japan

Saturday, 08 August 2026
07:26:57 JST
State: Iwate
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 35,452
District: Ōfunato-shi

🌎 Ōfunato, Iwate, Japan – Profile & Geographic Data


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

Ōfunato, Iwate Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameŌfunato
District / CountyŌfunato-shi
StateIwate
CountryJapan
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population35,452
Area322.51 km² (124.52 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Iwate#10 of 34 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 Meter7
In Feet23
GPS Coordinates
Latitude39.07
Longitude141.72
Decimal Degrees (DD)39.072° N 141.717° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)39° 4' 18" N 141° 43' 0" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)39° 4.3' N 141° 43' E
Location Context
Distance to Iwate Capital85 km Northwest of Morioka
Nearest City in Another CountryYuzhno-Kurilsk, Russia (650 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🔥 04:38 AM
Sunset🌅 06:39 PM
Day Length14h 0m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Tokyo
Founded / Incorporated1952-04-01

Ōfunato – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Ōfunato, Iwate

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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Ōfunato

The latitude and longitude of Ōfunato pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 7 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Ōfunato on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Ōfunato

Ōfunato 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 Ōfunato

Payments and pricing in Ōfunato 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. › Ōfunato exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Ōfunato

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

📊 Ōfunato's Standing Within Iwate

By recorded population, Ōfunato ranks #10 of 34 cities in Iwate. It lies about 85 km Northwest of Morioka, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Iwate market. › Cities near Ōfunato

📊 How This Ōfunato Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Ōfunato

👥 What is the population of Ōfunato?

Ōfunato has a recorded population of approximately 35,452 people. That places it #10 of 34 cities with population data in Iwate. Browse more cities in Iwate for comparison.

📐 How large is Ōfunato in square kilometers?

Ōfunato spans approximately 322.51 square kilometers (124.52 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Ōfunato in?

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

🕐 What time zone is Ōfunato in?

Ōfunato keeps UTC +09:00. Today the sun rises around 04:38 AM and sets around 06:39 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Ōfunato?

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

📍 How far is Ōfunato from the state capital?

Ōfunato is about 85 km Northwest of Morioka, the capital of Iwate. See cities near Ōfunato for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Ōfunato lands you closest to Yuzhno-Kurilsk, Russia, about 650 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Ōfunato sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.