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Sado, Niigata, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Sado, Japan

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
19:48:58 JST
State: Niigata
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 51,492
District: Sado Shi

🌎 Sado, Niigata, Japan – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Sado, 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 Sado — 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

Sado, Niigata Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameSado
District / CountySado Shi
StateNiigata
CountryJapan
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population51,492
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Niigata#12 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 Meter27
In Feet89
GPS Coordinates
Latitude38.02
Longitude138.36
Decimal Degrees (DD)38.025° N 138.359° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)38° 1' 30" N 138° 21' 34" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)38° 1.5' N 138° 21.56' E
Location Context
Distance to Niigata Capital61 km East of Niigata
Nearest City in Another CountryDodong-ri, South Korea (658 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🔥 04:57 AM
Sunset🌅 06:45 PM
Day Length13h 48m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Tokyo

Sado – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Sado, Niigata

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

The latitude and longitude of Sado pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 27 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Sado on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Sado

Sado 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 Sado

Payments and pricing in Sado 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. › Sado exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Sado

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

📊 Sado's Standing Within Niigata

By recorded population, Sado ranks #12 of 42 cities in Niigata. It lies about 61 km East of Niigata, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Niigata market. › Cities near Sado

📊 How This Sado Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Sado

👥 What is the population of Sado?

Sado has a recorded population of approximately 51,492 people. That places it #12 of 42 cities with population data in Niigata. Browse more cities in Niigata for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Sado in?

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

🕐 What time zone is Sado in?

Sado keeps UTC +09:00. Today the sun rises around 04:57 AM and sets around 06:45 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Sado?

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

📍 How far is Sado from the state capital?

Sado is about 61 km East of Niigata, the capital of Niigata. See cities near Sado for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Sado lands you closest to Dodong-ri, South Korea, about 658 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Sado sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.