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Sakai, Okayama, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Sakai, Japan

Thursday, 13 August 2026
01:20:53 JST
State: Okayama
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 13,053
District: Kume-gun

🌎 Sakai, Okayama, Japan – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Sakai, a city in Okayama, Japan in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Sakai — 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

Sakai, Okayama Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameSakai
District / CountyKume-gun
StateOkayama
CountryJapan
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population13,053
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Okayama#19 of 28 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 Meter287
In Feet942
GPS Coordinates
Latitude34.96
Longitude133.91
Decimal Degrees (DD)34.955° N 133.912° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)34° 57' 19" N 133° 54' 42" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)34° 57.32' N 133° 54.7' E
Location Context
Distance to Okayama Capital34 km South of Okayama
Nearest City in Another CountryDodong-ri, South Korea (390 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🔥 05:21 AM
Sunset🌅 06:57 PM
Day Length13h 35m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Tokyo

Sakai – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Sakai, Okayama

Sakai is a city situated in Okayama, Japan, within Asia. It falls under Kume-gun, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Sakai 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 Okayama

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Sakai

The latitude and longitude of Sakai pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 287 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Sakai on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Sakai

Sakai 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 Sakai

Payments and pricing in Sakai 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. › Sakai exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Sakai

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

📊 Sakai's Standing Within Okayama

By recorded population, Sakai ranks #19 of 28 cities in Okayama. It lies about 34 km South of Okayama, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Okayama market. › Cities near Sakai

📊 How This Sakai Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Sakai 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 Sakai to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Okayama market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Sakai. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Sakai

👥 What is the population of Sakai?

Sakai has a recorded population of approximately 13,053 people. That places it #19 of 28 cities with population data in Okayama. Browse more cities in Okayama for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Sakai in?

Sakai sits within Kume-gun, is part of Okayama in Japan. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Sakai in?

Sakai keeps UTC +09:00. Today the sun rises around 05:21 AM and sets around 06:57 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Sakai?

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

📍 How far is Sakai from the state capital?

Sakai is about 34 km South of Okayama, the capital of Okayama. See cities near Sakai for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Sakai lands you closest to Dodong-ri, South Korea, about 390 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Sakai sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.