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Murakami, Niigata, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Murakami, Japan

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
20:40:17 JST
State: Niigata
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 58,300
District: Murakami Shi

🌎 Murakami, Niigata, Japan – Profile & Geographic Data


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

Murakami, Niigata Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameMurakami
District / CountyMurakami Shi
StateNiigata
CountryJapan
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population58,300
Area1,174.17 km² (453.35 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Niigata#9 of 42 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 Meter4
In Feet13
GPS Coordinates
Latitude38.23
Longitude139.48
Decimal Degrees (DD)38.233° N 139.483° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)38° 13' 60" N 139° 28' 60" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)38° 14' N 139° 29' E
Location Context
Distance to Niigata Capital52 km Southwest of Niigata
Nearest City in Another CountryPreobrazheniye, Russia (701 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🔥 04:52 AM
Sunset🌅 06:41 PM
Day Length13h 49m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Tokyo
Founded / Incorporated1954-03-31

Murakami – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Murakami, Niigata

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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Murakami

The latitude and longitude of Murakami pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 4 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Murakami on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Murakami

Murakami 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 Murakami

Payments and pricing in Murakami 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. › Murakami exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Murakami

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

📊 Murakami's Standing Within Niigata

By recorded population, Murakami ranks #9 of 42 cities in Niigata. It lies about 52 km Southwest of Niigata, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Niigata market. › Cities near Murakami

📊 How This Murakami Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Murakami

👥 What is the population of Murakami?

Murakami has a recorded population of approximately 58,300 people. That places it #9 of 42 cities with population data in Niigata. Browse more cities in Niigata for comparison.

📐 How large is Murakami in square kilometers?

Murakami spans approximately 1,174.17 square kilometers (453.35 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Murakami in?

Murakami sits within Murakami Shi, is part of Niigata in Japan. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Murakami in?

Murakami keeps UTC +09:00. Today the sun rises around 04:52 AM and sets around 06:41 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Murakami?

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

📍 How far is Murakami from the state capital?

Murakami is about 52 km Southwest of Niigata, the capital of Niigata. See cities near Murakami for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Murakami lands you closest to Preobrazheniye, Russia, about 701 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Murakami sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.