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Takashima, Shiga, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Takashima, Japan

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
23:06:54 JST
State: Shiga
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 46,976
District: Takashima-shi

🌎 Takashima, Shiga, Japan – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Takashima, 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 Takashima — 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

Takashima, Shiga Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameTakashima
District / CountyTakashima-shi
StateShiga
CountryJapan
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population46,976
Area693.05 km² (267.59 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Shiga#12 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 Meter107
In Feet351
GPS Coordinates
Latitude35.41
Longitude136.02
Decimal Degrees (DD)35.413° N 136.016° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)35° 24' 48" N 136° 0' 58" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)35° 24.81' N 136° 0.97' E
Location Context
Distance to Shiga Capital48 km South-Southwest of Otsu
Nearest City in Another CountryDodong-ri, South Korea (512 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🔥 05:11 AM
Sunset🌅 06:50 PM
Day Length13h 39m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code520-1592
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Tokyo
Founded / Incorporated2005-01-01

Takashima – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Takashima, Shiga

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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Takashima

The latitude and longitude of Takashima pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 107 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Takashima on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Takashima

Takashima 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 Takashima

Payments and pricing in Takashima 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. › Takashima exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Takashima

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

📊 Takashima's Standing Within Shiga

By recorded population, Takashima ranks #12 of 21 cities in Shiga. It lies about 48 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 Takashima

📊 How This Takashima Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Takashima

👥 What is the population of Takashima?

Takashima has a recorded population of approximately 46,976 people. That places it #12 of 21 cities with population data in Shiga. Browse more cities in Shiga for comparison.

📐 How large is Takashima in square kilometers?

Takashima spans approximately 693.05 square kilometers (267.59 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Takashima in?

Takashima sits within Takashima-shi, is part of Shiga in Japan. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Takashima in?

Takashima keeps UTC +09:00. Today the sun rises around 05:11 AM and sets around 06:50 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Takashima?

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

📍 How far is Takashima from the state capital?

Takashima is about 48 km South-Southwest of Otsu, the capital of Shiga. See cities near Takashima for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Takashima lands you closest to Dodong-ri, South Korea, about 512 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Takashima sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.