Current Date And Time In Shimoseki, Japan
Friday, 14 August 2026
09:58:33 JST
State: Niigata
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 5,144
District: Iwafune-gun
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Shimoseki, 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 Shimoseki — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Shimoseki | |
| District / County | Iwafune-gun | |
| State | Niigata | |
| Country | Japan | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 5,144 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Niigata | #39 of 42 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 | 34 | |
| In Feet | 112 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 38.09 | |
| Longitude | 139.56 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 38.091° N 139.56° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 38° 5' 29" N 139° 33' 35" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 38° 5.48' N 139° 33.59' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Niigata Capital | 49 km West-Southwest of Niigata | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Preobrazheniye, 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 | 🔥 04:54 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:38 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 44m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Tokyo |
Shimoseki is a city situated in Niigata, Japan, within Asia. It falls under Iwafune-gun, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Shimoseki as a Populated Place. 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
The latitude and longitude of Shimoseki pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 34 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Shimoseki on the map
Shimoseki 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 Shimoseki 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. › Shimoseki exchange rates
To ring a number in Shimoseki 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 Shimoseki and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Shimoseki ranks #39 of 42 cities in Niigata. It lies about 49 km West-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 Shimoseki
Shimoseki has a recorded population of approximately 5,144 people. That places it #39 of 42 cities with population data in Niigata. Browse more cities in Niigata for comparison.
Shimoseki keeps UTC +09:00. Today the sun rises around 04:54 AM and sets around 06:38 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Shimoseki price in Japanese yen (JPY), written with the symbol ¥. Check live rates on our Shimoseki currency page.
Shimoseki is about 49 km West-Southwest of Niigata, the capital of Niigata. See cities near Shimoseki for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Shimoseki 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 Shimoseki sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.