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Minato, Shizuoka, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Minato, Japan

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
22:49:36 JST
State: Shizuoka
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 7,877
District: Kamo-gun

🌎 Minato, Shizuoka, Japan – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Minato, 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 Minato — 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

Minato, Shizuoka Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameMinato
District / CountyKamo-gun
StateShizuoka
CountryJapan
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population7,877
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Shizuoka#38 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 Meter7
In Feet23
GPS Coordinates
Latitude34.64
Longitude138.89
Decimal Degrees (DD)34.638° N 138.892° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)34° 38' 16" N 138° 53' 30" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)34° 38.26' N 138° 53.5' E
Location Context
Distance to Shizuoka Capital60 km 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🌅 06:37 PM
Day Length13h 36m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Tokyo

Minato – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Minato, Shizuoka

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

The latitude and longitude of Minato pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 7 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Minato on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Minato

Minato 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 Minato

Payments and pricing in Minato 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. › Minato exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Minato

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

📊 Minato's Standing Within Shizuoka

By recorded population, Minato ranks #38 of 45 cities in Shizuoka. It lies about 60 km 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 Minato

📊 How This Minato Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Minato

👥 What is the population of Minato?

Minato has a recorded population of approximately 7,877 people. That places it #38 of 45 cities with population data in Shizuoka. Browse more cities in Shizuoka for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Minato in?

Minato sits within Kamo-gun, is part of Shizuoka in Japan. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Minato in?

Minato keeps UTC +09:00. Today the sun rises around 05:01 AM and sets around 06:37 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Minato?

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

📍 How far is Minato from the state capital?

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

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Minato 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 Minato sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.