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Current Date And Time In Sanjo, Japan

Sunday, 06 September 2026
07:53:57 JST
State: Niigata
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 94,642
District: Sanjō Shi

🌎 Sanjo, Niigata, Japan – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Sanjo, 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 Sanjo — 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

Sanjo, Niigata Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameSanjo
District / CountySanjō Shi
StateNiigata
CountryJapan
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population94,642
Area432.01 km² (166.80 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Niigata#5 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 Meter9
In Feet30
GPS Coordinates
Latitude37.62
Longitude138.95
Decimal Degrees (DD)37.617° N 138.95° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)37° 37' 0" N 138° 56' 60" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)37° 37' N 138° 57' E
Location Context
Distance to Niigata Capital35 km North-Northeast of Niigata
Nearest City in Another CountryDodong-ri, South Korea (709 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🔥 05:17 AM
Sunset🌅 06:08 PM
Day Length12h 51m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Tokyo
Founded / Incorporated1934-01-01

Sanjo – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Sanjo, Niigata

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

The latitude and longitude of Sanjo pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 9 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Sanjo on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Sanjo

Sanjo 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 Sanjo

Payments and pricing in Sanjo 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. › Sanjo exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Sanjo

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

📊 Sanjo's Standing Within Niigata

By recorded population, Sanjo ranks #5 of 42 cities in Niigata. It lies about 35 km North-Northeast of Niigata, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Niigata market. › Cities near Sanjo

📊 How This Sanjo Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Sanjo

👥 What is the population of Sanjo?

Sanjo has a recorded population of approximately 94,642 people. That places it #5 of 42 cities with population data in Niigata. Browse more cities in Niigata for comparison.

📐 How large is Sanjo in square kilometers?

Sanjo spans approximately 432.01 square kilometers (166.80 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Sanjo in?

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

🕐 What time zone is Sanjo in?

Sanjo keeps UTC +09:00. Today the sun rises around 05:17 AM and sets around 06:08 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Sanjo?

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

📍 How far is Sanjo from the state capital?

Sanjo is about 35 km North-Northeast of Niigata, the capital of Niigata. See cities near Sanjo for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Sanjo lands you closest to Dodong-ri, South Korea, about 709 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Sanjo sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.