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Chofu, Tokyo, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Chofu, Japan

Sunday, 06 September 2026
22:40:35 JST
State: Tokyo
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 242,614
District: Chōfu-shi

🌎 Chofu, Tokyo, Japan – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Chofu, 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 Chofu — 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

Chofu, Tokyo Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameChofu
District / CountyChōfu-shi
StateTokyo
CountryJapan
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population242,614
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Tokyo#18 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 Meter44
In Feet144
GPS Coordinates
Latitude35.66
Longitude139.55
Decimal Degrees (DD)35.659° N 139.548° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)35° 39' 33" N 139° 32' 54" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)35° 39.55' N 139° 32.9' E
Location Context
Distance to Tokyo Capital15 km East-Northeast of Shinjuku
Nearest City in Another CountryDodong-ri, South Korea (798 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🔥 05:16 AM
Sunset🌅 06:04 PM
Day Length12h 48m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Tokyo

Chofu – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Chofu, Tokyo

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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Chofu

The latitude and longitude of Chofu 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 Chofu on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Chofu

Chofu 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 Chofu

Payments and pricing in Chofu 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. › Chofu exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Chofu

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

📊 Chofu's Standing Within Tokyo

By recorded population, Chofu ranks #18 of 216 cities in Tokyo. It lies about 15 km East-Northeast of Shinjuku, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Tokyo market. › Cities near Chofu

📊 How This Chofu Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Chofu

👥 What is the population of Chofu?

Chofu has a recorded population of approximately 242,614 people. That places it #18 of 216 cities with population data in Tokyo. Browse more cities in Tokyo for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Chofu in?

Chofu sits within Chōfu-shi, is part of Tokyo in Japan. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Chofu in?

Chofu keeps UTC +09:00. Today the sun rises around 05:16 AM and sets around 06:04 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Chofu?

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

📍 How far is Chofu from the state capital?

Chofu is about 15 km East-Northeast of Shinjuku, the capital of Tokyo. See cities near Chofu for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Chofu lands you closest to Dodong-ri, South Korea, about 798 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Chofu sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.