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Current Date And Time In Ōshu, Japan

Thursday, 13 August 2026
16:04:44 JST
State: Iwate
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 112,937
District: Ōshū Shi

🌎 Ōshu, Iwate, Japan – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Ōshu, 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 Ōshu — 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

Ōshu, Iwate Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameŌshu
District / CountyŌshū Shi
StateIwate
CountryJapan
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population112,937
Area993.30 km² (383.52 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Iwate#3 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 Meter36
In Feet118
GPS Coordinates
Latitude39.14
Longitude141.17
Decimal Degrees (DD)39.139° N 141.169° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)39° 8' 21" N 141° 10' 7" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)39° 8.36' N 141° 10.11' E
Location Context
Distance to Iwate Capital62 km North of Morioka
Nearest City in Another CountryYuzhno-Kurilsk, Russia (669 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🔥 04:45 AM
Sunset🌅 06:35 PM
Day Length13h 50m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Tokyo
Founded / Incorporated2006-02-20

Ōshu – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Ōshu, Iwate

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

The latitude and longitude of Ōshu pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 36 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Ōshu on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Ōshu

Ōshu 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 Ōshu

Payments and pricing in Ōshu 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. › Ōshu exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Ōshu

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

📊 Ōshu's Standing Within Iwate

By recorded population, Ōshu ranks #3 of 34 cities in Iwate. It lies about 62 km North of Morioka, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Iwate market. › Cities near Ōshu

📊 How This Ōshu Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Ōshu

👥 What is the population of Ōshu?

Ōshu has a recorded population of approximately 112,937 people. That places it #3 of 34 cities with population data in Iwate. Browse more cities in Iwate for comparison.

📐 How large is Ōshu in square kilometers?

Ōshu spans approximately 993.30 square kilometers (383.52 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Ōshu in?

Ōshu sits within Ōshū Shi, is part of Iwate in Japan. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Ōshu in?

Ōshu keeps UTC +09:00. Today the sun rises around 04:45 AM and sets around 06:35 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Ōshu?

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

📍 How far is Ōshu from the state capital?

Ōshu is about 62 km North of Morioka, the capital of Iwate. See cities near Ōshu for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Ōshu lands you closest to Yuzhno-Kurilsk, Russia, about 669 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Ōshu sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.