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Kochi, Shizuoka, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Kochi, Japan

Thursday, 13 August 2026
02:17:03 JST
State: Shizuoka
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 7,203
District: Shimoda-shi

🌎 Kochi, Shizuoka, Japan – Profile & Geographic Data


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

Kochi, Shizuoka Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameKochi
District / CountyShimoda-shi
StateShizuoka
CountryJapan
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population7,203
Area100.69 km² (38.88 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Shizuoka#39 of 45 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 Meter44
In Feet144
GPS Coordinates
Latitude34.7
Longitude138.94
Decimal Degrees (DD)34.7° N 138.937° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)34° 42' 0" N 138° 56' 15" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)34° 42.01' N 138° 56.24' E
Location Context
Distance to Shizuoka Capital60 km West-Northwest of Shizuoka
Nearest City in Another CountryDodong-ri, South Korea (785 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🔥 05:01 AM
Sunset🌅 06:36 PM
Day Length13h 34m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code413-0595
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Tokyo
Founded / Incorporated1958-09-01

Kochi – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Kochi, Shizuoka

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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Kochi

The latitude and longitude of Kochi pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 44 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Kochi on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Kochi

Kochi 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 Kochi

Payments and pricing in Kochi 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. › Kochi exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Kochi

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

📊 Kochi's Standing Within Shizuoka

By recorded population, Kochi ranks #39 of 45 cities in Shizuoka. It lies about 60 km West-Northwest of Shizuoka, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Shizuoka market. › Cities near Kochi

📊 How This Kochi Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Kochi

👥 What is the population of Kochi?

Kochi has a recorded population of approximately 7,203 people. That places it #39 of 45 cities with population data in Shizuoka. Browse more cities in Shizuoka for comparison.

📐 How large is Kochi in square kilometers?

Kochi spans approximately 100.69 square kilometers (38.88 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Kochi in?

Kochi sits within Shimoda-shi, is part of Shizuoka in Japan. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Kochi in?

Kochi keeps UTC +09:00. Today the sun rises around 05:01 AM and sets around 06:36 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Kochi?

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

📍 How far is Kochi from the state capital?

Kochi is about 60 km West-Northwest of Shizuoka, the capital of Shizuoka. See cities near Kochi for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Kochi lands you closest to Dodong-ri, South Korea, about 785 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Kochi sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.