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Current Date And Time In Kitahama, Japan

Thursday, 13 August 2026
01:17:12 JST
State: Shiga
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 23,836
District: Ōtsu Shi

🌎 Kitahama, Shiga, Japan – Profile & Geographic Data


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

Kitahama, Shiga Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameKitahama
District / CountyŌtsu Shi
StateShiga
CountryJapan
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population23,836
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Shiga#15 of 21 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 Meter97
In Feet318
GPS Coordinates
Latitude35.17
Longitude135.92
Decimal Degrees (DD)35.167° N 135.917° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)35° 10' 0" N 135° 55' 0" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)35° 10' N 135° 55' E
Location Context
Distance to Shiga Capital19 km South-Southwest of Otsu
Nearest City in Another CountryDodong-ri, South Korea (518 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🔥 05:13 AM
Sunset🌅 06:49 PM
Day Length13h 36m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Tokyo

Kitahama – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Kitahama, Shiga

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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Kitahama

The latitude and longitude of Kitahama pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 97 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Kitahama on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Kitahama

Kitahama 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 Kitahama

Payments and pricing in Kitahama 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. › Kitahama exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Kitahama

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

📊 Kitahama's Standing Within Shiga

By recorded population, Kitahama ranks #15 of 21 cities in Shiga. It lies about 19 km South-Southwest of Otsu, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Shiga market. › Cities near Kitahama

📊 How This Kitahama Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Kitahama

👥 What is the population of Kitahama?

Kitahama has a recorded population of approximately 23,836 people. That places it #15 of 21 cities with population data in Shiga. Browse more cities in Shiga for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Kitahama in?

Kitahama sits within Ōtsu Shi, is part of Shiga in Japan. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Kitahama in?

Kitahama keeps UTC +09:00. Today the sun rises around 05:13 AM and sets around 06:49 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Kitahama?

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

📍 How far is Kitahama from the state capital?

Kitahama is about 19 km South-Southwest of Otsu, the capital of Shiga. See cities near Kitahama for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Kitahama lands you closest to Dodong-ri, South Korea, about 518 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Kitahama sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.