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Current Date And Time In Fukui-shi, Japan

Monday, 27 July 2026
12:02:00 JST
State: Fukui
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 262,328
District: Fukui-shi

✈️ Fukui-shi, Fukui, Japan - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Fukui-shi, Fukui, Japan using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Fukui-shi.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Fukui-shi with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Fukui-shi — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Japan, which includes Fukui-shi, follow Left-hand traffic — check road rules for Japan before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Japan's time zone +09:00, country calling code +81 (exit prefix 010) and country internet domain .JP. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Fukui-shi.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side⬅️ Left side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+09:00
📞 Country Calling Code+81
☎️ International Exit Prefix010
🌐 Internet Domain.JP

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Japan — police 110, ambulance 119, fire brigade 118. Store these in your phone before you reach Fukui-shi. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Fukui-shi.

🚔
Police
110
🚑
Ambulance
119
🚒
Fire
118

📊 Japan At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Japan — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.925
Very high
👤
Life Expectancy
84.0
years
💰
GDP Per Capita
$32,487
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
2.5%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Japan development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Fukui-shi for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Fukui-shi
Regional Airport • FKJ
Fukui Airport
Fukui, JP
9
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Fukui-shi's exact coordinates, or Fukui's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Fukui-shi From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Fukui-shi to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Tokyo (Japan)312 km194 mi~ 1h 07m
Singapore (Singapore)5,101 km3,170 mi~ 6h 45m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)7,622 km4,736 mi~ 9h 43m
Sydney (Australia)7,930 km4,928 mi~ 10h 05m
Auckland (New Zealand)9,029 km5,611 mi~ 11h 22m
Los Angeles (United States)9,046 km5,621 mi~ 11h 24m
London (United Kingdom)9,390 km5,835 mi~ 11h 48m
Paris (France)9,531 km5,922 mi~ 11h 58m
Toronto (Canada)10,448 km6,492 mi~ 13h 03m
New York (United States)10,937 km6,796 mi~ 13h 37m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Fukui-shi, Japan is set to Japan Standard Time (JST) with a current offset of UTC +09:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Fukui-shi requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneJapan Standard Time (JST)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +09:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time12:02 PM on Monday, July 27, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Fukui-shi to Major World Cities

It is currently 12:02 PM on Monday in Fukui-shi. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Fukui-shi right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Fukui-shi
New York (United States)Sun, 11:02 PM13h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 8:02 PM16h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 11:02 PM13h behind
London (United Kingdom)Mon, 4:02 AM8h behind
Paris (France)Mon, 5:02 AM7h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Mon, 7:02 AM5h behind
Singapore (Singapore)Mon, 11:02 AM1h behind
Tokyo (Japan)Mon, 12:02 PMSame time
Sydney (Australia)Mon, 1:02 PM1h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 3:02 PM3h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Fukui-shi — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Fukui-shi is the Japanese yen (JPY), written as ¥. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
¥ 163.48
JPY
€ 1 Euro
¥ 186.60
JPY
£ 1 British Pound
¥ 218.47
JPY
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
¥ 114.52
JPY
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
¥ 116.18
JPY

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 27, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Fukui-shi

Knowing which languages are used in Fukui-shi helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
None
National language(s):
Japanese

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Fukui-shi. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Fukui (Fukui, Japan)0 mi0 kmWest (W)
⬆️
Sakai (Fukui, Japan)6 mi10 kmNNW
⬆️
Maruoka (Fukui, Japan)7 mi11 kmNNE
⬆️
Iijima (Fukui, Japan)8 mi13 kmENE
⬆️
Asahi (Fukui, Japan)8 mi13 kmSW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Fukui-shi

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Fukui-shi is the Great Wall of China (China), about 1,824 km away. Straight-line distances from Fukui-shi to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China1,824 km1,134 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India5,516 km3,428 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan8,940 km5,555 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy9,632 km5,985 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico12,142 km7,545 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru16,178 km10,052 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil18,556 km11,530 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Fukui-shi shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Fukui and Japan. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Fukui Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Fukui, including major hub cities.
✈️ Japan Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Japan.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Fukui-shi, Japan runs at 100V / 50 Hz / 60Hz using Type A/B socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Fukui-shi and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Fukui-shi.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage100 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz / 60 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
AType A: Two flat parallel pins
BType B: Two flat parallel pins + round grounding pin
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🧭 Fukui-shi's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Fukui-shi

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Fukui-shi. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Fukui-shi — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Fukui-shi

Fukui-shi keeps Left-hand traffic, same as the rest of Japan. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Fukui-shi

The closest airport to Fukui-shi is Fukui Airport (FKJ), about 9 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Fukui-shi From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Fukui-shi needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Fukui-shi gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Fukui-shi

Fukui-shi rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Fukui-shi — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Fukui-shi

ℹ️ Fukui-shi OverviewSee the full profile of Fukui-shi — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Fukui-shi MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Fukui-shi for distance and direction.
💰 Fukui-shi CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Fukui-shi

What side of the road do people drive on in Fukui-shi?

Fukui-shi, like the rest of Japan, drives on the Left. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Fukui-shi use?

Fukui-shi runs on 100V / 50 Hz / 60Hz power through Type A/B sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Fukui-shi?

In Fukui-shi, reach police on 110, ambulance on 119, fire brigade on 118. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Fukui-shi?

Fukui Airport (FKJ) is the nearest airport to Fukui-shi, about 9 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Fukui-shi in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Fukui-shi runs on Japan Standard Time (UTC +09:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Fukui-shi?

Fukui-shi shares the official and regional languages of Fukui and Japan — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Fukui-shi?

No — Fukui-shi uses the Japanese yen (JPY), symbol ¥. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Fukui-shi currency page for live rates.