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Arakawa, Tokyo, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Arakawa, Japan

Thursday, 13 August 2026
02:23:25 JST
State: Tokyo
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 216,900
District: Arakawa Ku

🌎 Arakawa, Tokyo, Japan – Profile & Geographic Data


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

Arakawa, Tokyo Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameArakawa
District / CountyArakawa Ku
StateTokyo
CountryJapan
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population216,900
Ranking & Classification
City TypeSection of Populated Place
Population Rank in Tokyo#20 of 216 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 Meter8
In Feet26
GPS Coordinates
Latitude35.74
Longitude139.78
Decimal Degrees (DD)35.738° N 139.78° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)35° 44' 18" N 139° 46' 50" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)35° 44.3' N 139° 46.83' E
Location Context
Distance to Tokyo Capital8 km Southwest of Shinjuku
Nearest City in Another CountryDodong-ri, South Korea (816 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🔥 04:56 AM
Sunset🌅 06:35 PM
Day Length13h 38m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Tokyo

Arakawa – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Arakawa, Tokyo

Arakawa is a city situated in Tokyo, Japan, within Asia. It falls under Arakawa Ku, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Arakawa as a Section of 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 Tokyo

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Arakawa

The latitude and longitude of Arakawa pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 8 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Arakawa on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Arakawa

Arakawa 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 Arakawa

Payments and pricing in Arakawa 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. › Arakawa exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Arakawa

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

📊 Arakawa's Standing Within Tokyo

By recorded population, Arakawa ranks #20 of 216 cities in Tokyo. It lies about 8 km Southwest of Shinjuku, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Tokyo market. › Cities near Arakawa

📊 How This Arakawa Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Arakawa 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 Arakawa to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Tokyo market.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Arakawa

👥 What is the population of Arakawa?

Arakawa has a recorded population of approximately 216,900 people. That places it #20 of 216 cities with population data in Tokyo. Browse more cities in Tokyo for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Arakawa in?

Arakawa sits within Arakawa Ku, is part of Tokyo in Japan. It is classified as a Section of Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Arakawa in?

Arakawa keeps UTC +09:00. Today the sun rises around 04:56 AM and sets around 06:35 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Arakawa?

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

📍 How far is Arakawa from the state capital?

Arakawa is about 8 km Southwest of Shinjuku, the capital of Tokyo. See cities near Arakawa for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Arakawa lands you closest to Dodong-ri, South Korea, about 816 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Arakawa sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.