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Current Date And Time In Shingu, Japan

Saturday, 05 September 2026
23:28:22 JST
State: Wakayama
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 27,491
District: Shingū Shi

🌎 Shingu, Wakayama, Japan – Profile & Geographic Data


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

Shingu, Wakayama Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameShingu
District / CountyShingū Shi
StateWakayama
CountryJapan
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population27,491
Area255.23 km² (98.54 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Wakayama#8 of 30 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
Latitude33.73
Longitude135.98
Decimal Degrees (DD)33.733° N 135.983° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)33° 43' 60" N 135° 58' 60" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)33° 44' N 135° 59' E
Location Context
Distance to Wakayama Capital94 km Northwest of Wakayama
Nearest City in Another CountryDodong-ri, South Korea (621 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🔥 05:31 AM
Sunset🌅 06:18 PM
Day Length12h 47m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Tokyo
Founded / Incorporated2005-10-01

Shingu – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Shingu, Wakayama

Shingu is a city situated in Wakayama, Japan, within Asia. It falls under Shingū Shi, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Shingu 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 Wakayama

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Shingu

The latitude and longitude of Shingu 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 Shingu on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Shingu

Shingu 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 Shingu

Payments and pricing in Shingu 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. › Shingu exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Shingu

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

📊 Shingu's Standing Within Wakayama

By recorded population, Shingu ranks #8 of 30 cities in Wakayama. It lies about 94 km Northwest of Wakayama, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Wakayama market. › Cities near Shingu

📊 How This Shingu Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Shingu

👥 What is the population of Shingu?

Shingu has a recorded population of approximately 27,491 people. That places it #8 of 30 cities with population data in Wakayama. Browse more cities in Wakayama for comparison.

📐 How large is Shingu in square kilometers?

Shingu spans approximately 255.23 square kilometers (98.54 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Shingu in?

Shingu sits within Shingū Shi, is part of Wakayama in Japan. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Shingu in?

Shingu keeps UTC +09:00. Today the sun rises around 05:31 AM and sets around 06:18 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Shingu?

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

📍 How far is Shingu from the state capital?

Shingu is about 94 km Northwest of Wakayama, the capital of Wakayama. See cities near Shingu for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Shingu lands you closest to Dodong-ri, South Korea, about 621 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Shingu sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.