Current Date And Time In Aso, Japan
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
18:29:18 JST
State: Kumamoto
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 27,039
District: Aso-shi
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Aso, a city in Kumamoto, Japan in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Aso — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Aso | |
| District / County | Aso-shi | |
| State | Kumamoto | |
| Country | Japan | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 27,039 | |
| Area | 376.25 km² (145.27 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Kumamoto | #19 of 50 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Japanese Yen | |
| Code ISO-4217 | JPY | |
| Symbol | ¥ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +81 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 010 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .jp | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 520 | |
| In Feet | 1,706 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 32.94 | |
| Longitude | 131.08 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 32.937° N 131.08° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 32° 56' 14" N 131° 4' 48" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 32° 56.24' N 131° 4.8' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Kumamoto Capital | 39 km West-Southwest of Kumamoto | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Geoje, South Korea (303 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 | 🔥 05:35 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:06 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 30m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 869-2695 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Tokyo | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 2005-02-11 |
Aso is a city situated in Kumamoto, Japan, within Asia. It falls under Aso-shi, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Aso 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 Kumamoto
The latitude and longitude of Aso pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 520 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Aso on the map
Aso 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
Payments and pricing in Aso 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. › Aso exchange rates
To ring a number in Aso 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 Aso and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Aso ranks #19 of 50 cities in Kumamoto. It lies about 39 km West-Southwest of Kumamoto, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Kumamoto market. › Cities near Aso
Aso has a recorded population of approximately 27,039 people. That places it #19 of 50 cities with population data in Kumamoto. Browse more cities in Kumamoto for comparison.
Aso spans approximately 376.25 square kilometers (145.27 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Aso keeps UTC +09:00. Today the sun rises around 05:35 AM and sets around 07:06 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Aso price in Japanese yen (JPY), written with the symbol ¥. Check live rates on our Aso currency page.
Aso is about 39 km West-Southwest of Kumamoto, the capital of Kumamoto. See cities near Aso for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Aso lands you closest to Geoje, South Korea, about 303 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Aso sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.