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Current Date And Time In Shime, Japan

Sunday, 26 July 2026
16:39:09 JST
State: Fukuoka
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 46,377
District: Kasuya-gun

✈️ Shime, Fukuoka, Japan - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Shime, Fukuoka, 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 Shime.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Shime 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 Shime — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Japan, which includes Shime, 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 Shime.

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 Shime. 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 Shime.

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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 Shime for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Shime
International Airport • FUK
Fukuoka Airport
Fukuoka, JP
3
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Shime From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Shime 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)870 km540 mi~ 1h 46m
Singapore (Singapore)4,534 km2,817 mi~ 6h 05m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)7,190 km4,468 mi~ 9h 13m
Sydney (Australia)7,806 km4,851 mi~ 9h 56m
Auckland (New Zealand)9,077 km5,640 mi~ 11h 26m
London (United Kingdom)9,398 km5,840 mi~ 11h 48m
Paris (France)9,509 km5,909 mi~ 11h 56m
Los Angeles (United States)9,629 km5,983 mi~ 12h 05m
Toronto (Canada)10,908 km6,778 mi~ 13h 35m
New York (United States)11,380 km7,071 mi~ 14h 08m

✈ 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 Shime, 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 Shime 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 Time4:39 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Shime to Major World Cities

It is currently 4:39 PM on Sunday in Shime. 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 Shime 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 Shime
New York (United States)Sun, 3:39 AM13h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 12:39 AM16h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 3:39 AM13h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 8:39 AM8h behind
Paris (France)Sun, 9:39 AM7h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 11:39 AM5h behind
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 3:39 PM1h behind
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 4:39 PMSame time
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 5:39 PM1h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 7:39 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 Shime — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Shime 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
¥ 163.87
JPY
€ 1 Euro
¥ 186.38
JPY
£ 1 British Pound
¥ 218.32
JPY
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
¥ 114.38
JPY
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
¥ 116.20
JPY

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 26, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Shime

Knowing which languages are used in Shime 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 Shime. 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
Sue (Fukuoka, Japan)1 mi2 kmENE
⬆️
Kasuya (Fukuoka, Japan)2 mi3 kmNNW
⬆️
Umi (Fukuoka, Japan)2 mi3 kmSE
⬆️
Wakasugi (Fukuoka, Japan)3 mi4 kmNE
⬆️
Ōnojo (Fukuoka, Japan)4 mi6 kmSouth (S)
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Shime

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Shime is the Great Wall of China (China), about 1,487 km away. Straight-line distances from Shime 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), China1,487 km924 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India5,028 km3,124 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan8,620 km5,356 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy9,508 km5,908 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico12,698 km7,890 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru16,762 km10,416 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil18,682 km11,608 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Shime, 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 Shime and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Shime.

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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🧭 Shime's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Shime

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Shime. 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 Shime — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Shime

Shime 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 Shime

The closest airport to Shime is Fukuoka Airport (FUK), about 3 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 Shime From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Shime 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 Shime gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Shime

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

🔎 Explore More About Shime

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Shime

What side of the road do people drive on in Shime?

Shime, 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 Shime use?

Shime 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 Shime?

In Shime, 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 Shime?

Fukuoka Airport (FUK) is the nearest airport to Shime, about 3 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Shime in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Shime 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 Shime?

Shime shares the official and regional languages of Fukuoka 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 Shime?

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