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Current Date And Time In Urasa, Japan

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
19:48:21 JST
State: Niigata
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 4,003
District: Minamiuonuma Shi

🌎 Urasa, Niigata, Japan – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Urasa, 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 Urasa — 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

Urasa, Niigata Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameUrasa
District / CountyMinamiuonuma Shi
StateNiigata
CountryJapan
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population4,003
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Niigata#42 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 Meter117
In Feet384
GPS Coordinates
Latitude37.17
Longitude138.92
Decimal Degrees (DD)37.168° N 138.924° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)37° 10' 5" N 138° 55' 27" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)37° 10.08' N 138° 55.45' E
Location Context
Distance to Niigata Capital85 km North of Niigata
Nearest City in Another CountryDodong-ri, South Korea (710 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🔥 04:56 AM
Sunset🌅 06:42 PM
Day Length13h 45m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Tokyo

Urasa – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Urasa, Niigata

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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Urasa

The latitude and longitude of Urasa pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 117 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Urasa on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Urasa

Urasa 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 Urasa

Payments and pricing in Urasa 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. › Urasa exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Urasa

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

📊 Urasa's Standing Within Niigata

By recorded population, Urasa ranks #42 of 42 cities in Niigata. It lies about 85 km North of Niigata, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Niigata market. › Cities near Urasa

📊 How This Urasa Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Urasa

👥 What is the population of Urasa?

Urasa has a recorded population of approximately 4,003 people. That places it #42 of 42 cities with population data in Niigata. Browse more cities in Niigata for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Urasa in?

Urasa sits within Minamiuonuma Shi, is part of Niigata in Japan. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Urasa in?

Urasa keeps UTC +09:00. Today the sun rises around 04:56 AM and sets around 06:42 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Urasa?

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

📍 How far is Urasa from the state capital?

Urasa is about 85 km North of Niigata, the capital of Niigata. See cities near Urasa for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Urasa lands you closest to Dodong-ri, South Korea, about 710 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Urasa sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.