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Current Date And Time In Shibata, Japan

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
06:39:53 JST
State: Niigata
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 96,236
District: Shibata Shi

🌎 Shibata, Niigata, Japan – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Shibata, 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 Shibata — 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

Shibata, Niigata Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameShibata
District / CountyShibata Shi
StateNiigata
CountryJapan
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population96,236
Area532.82 km² (205.72 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Niigata#4 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 Meter10
In Feet33
GPS Coordinates
Latitude37.95
Longitude139.33
Decimal Degrees (DD)37.95° N 139.333° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)37° 57' 0" N 139° 19' 60" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)37° 57' N 139° 20' E
Location Context
Distance to Niigata Capital26 km West of Niigata
Nearest City in Another CountryPreobrazheniye, Russia (717 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🔥 04:53 AM
Sunset🌅 06:41 PM
Day Length13h 48m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Tokyo
Founded / Incorporated1947-01-01

Shibata – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Shibata, Niigata

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

The latitude and longitude of Shibata pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 10 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Shibata on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Shibata

Shibata 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 Shibata

Payments and pricing in Shibata 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. › Shibata exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Shibata

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

📊 Shibata's Standing Within Niigata

By recorded population, Shibata ranks #4 of 42 cities in Niigata. It lies about 26 km West of Niigata, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Niigata market. › Cities near Shibata

📊 How This Shibata Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Shibata

👥 What is the population of Shibata?

Shibata has a recorded population of approximately 96,236 people. That places it #4 of 42 cities with population data in Niigata. Browse more cities in Niigata for comparison.

📐 How large is Shibata in square kilometers?

Shibata spans approximately 532.82 square kilometers (205.72 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Shibata in?

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

🕐 What time zone is Shibata in?

Shibata keeps UTC +09:00. Today the sun rises around 04:53 AM and sets around 06:41 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Shibata?

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

📍 How far is Shibata from the state capital?

Shibata is about 26 km West of Niigata, the capital of Niigata. See cities near Shibata for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Shibata lands you closest to Preobrazheniye, Russia, about 717 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Shibata sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.