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Current Date And Time In Shinjo, Japan

Saturday, 05 September 2026
19:24:48 JST
State: Yamagata
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 41,140
District: Shinjō Shi

🌎 Shinjo, Yamagata, Japan – Profile & Geographic Data


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

Shinjo, Yamagata Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameShinjo
District / CountyShinjō Shi
StateYamagata
CountryJapan
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population41,140
Area222.85 km² (86.04 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Yamagata#8 of 35 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 Meter99
In Feet325
GPS Coordinates
Latitude38.76
Longitude140.3
Decimal Degrees (DD)38.759° N 140.301° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)38° 45' 31" N 140° 18' 3" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)38° 45.52' N 140° 18.05' E
Location Context
Distance to Yamagata Capital59 km South of Yamagata
Nearest City in Another CountryOl’ga, Russia (695 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🔥 05:09 AM
Sunset🌅 06:05 PM
Day Length12h 55m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code996-0002
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Tokyo
Founded / Incorporated1949-04-01

Shinjo – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Shinjo, Yamagata

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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Shinjo

The latitude and longitude of Shinjo pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 99 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Shinjo on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Shinjo

Shinjo 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 Shinjo

Payments and pricing in Shinjo 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. › Shinjo exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Shinjo

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

📊 Shinjo's Standing Within Yamagata

By recorded population, Shinjo ranks #8 of 35 cities in Yamagata. It lies about 59 km South of Yamagata, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Yamagata market. › Cities near Shinjo

📊 How This Shinjo Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Shinjo

👥 What is the population of Shinjo?

Shinjo has a recorded population of approximately 41,140 people. That places it #8 of 35 cities with population data in Yamagata. Browse more cities in Yamagata for comparison.

📐 How large is Shinjo in square kilometers?

Shinjo spans approximately 222.85 square kilometers (86.04 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Shinjo in?

Shinjo sits within Shinjō Shi, is part of Yamagata in Japan. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Shinjo in?

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

💰 What currency is used in Shinjo?

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

📍 How far is Shinjo from the state capital?

Shinjo is about 59 km South of Yamagata, the capital of Yamagata. See cities near Shinjo for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Shinjo lands you closest to Ol’ga, Russia, about 695 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Shinjo sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.