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Current Date And Time In Ōshio, Japan

Sunday, 26 July 2026
11:16:43 JST
State: Fukushima
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 2,556
District: Yama-gun

✈️ Ōshio, Fukushima, Japan - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Ōshio, Fukushima, 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 Ōshio.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Japan, which includes Ōshio, 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 Ōshio.

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 Ōshio. 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 Ōshio.

🚔
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 Ōshio for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Ōshio
Regional Airport • FKS
Fukushima Airport
Sukagawa, JP
63
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Ōshio From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Ōshio 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)223 km139 mi~ 1h 01m
Singapore (Singapore)5,472 km3,400 mi~ 7h 11m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)7,890 km4,903 mi~ 10h 02m
Sydney (Australia)8,039 km4,995 mi~ 10h 12m
Los Angeles (United States)8,670 km5,388 mi~ 10h 57m
Auckland (New Zealand)9,024 km5,607 mi~ 11h 22m
London (United Kingdom)9,368 km5,821 mi~ 11h 46m
Paris (France)9,527 km5,920 mi~ 11h 57m
Toronto (Canada)10,141 km6,301 mi~ 12h 41m
New York (United States)10,639 km6,611 mi~ 13h 16m

✈ 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 Ōshio, 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 Ōshio 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 Time11:16 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Ōshio to Major World Cities

It is currently 11:16 AM on Sunday in Ōshio. 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 Ōshio 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 Ōshio
New York (United States)Sat, 10:16 PM13h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 7:16 PM16h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 10:16 PM13h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 3:16 AM8h behind
Paris (France)Sun, 4:16 AM7h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 6:16 AM5h behind
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 10:16 AM1h behind
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 11:16 AMSame time
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 12:16 PM1h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 2:16 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 Ōshio — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Ōshio 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
¥ 163.86
JPY
€ 1 Euro
¥ 186.41
JPY
£ 1 British Pound
¥ 218.25
JPY
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
¥ 114.37
JPY
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
¥ 116.19
JPY

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Ōshio

Knowing which languages are used in Ōshio 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 Ōshio. 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
Kitakata (Fukushima, Japan)6 mi10 kmWest (W)
⬆️
Ōtera (Fukushima, Japan)8 mi12 kmSouth (S)
⬆️
Oikawa (Fukushima, Japan)8 mi13 kmSW
⬆️
Inawashiro (Fukushima, Japan)10 mi16 kmSE
⬆️
Bange (Fukushima, Japan)11 mi18 kmSW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Ōshio

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Ōshio is the Great Wall of China (China), about 2,086 km away. Straight-line distances from Ōshio 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), China2,086 km1,296 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India5,825 km3,620 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan9,132 km5,674 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy9,693 km6,023 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico11,778 km7,319 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru15,800 km9,818 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil18,351 km11,403 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Ōshio

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Ōshio

Ōshio 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 Ōshio

The closest airport to Ōshio is Fukushima Airport (FKS), about 63 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 Ōshio From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Ōshio

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

🔎 Explore More About Ōshio

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Ōshio

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

Ōshio, 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 Ōshio use?

Ōshio 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 Ōshio?

In Ōshio, 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 Ōshio?

Fukushima Airport (FKS) is the nearest airport to Ōshio, about 63 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Ōshio 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 Ōshio?

Ōshio shares the official and regional languages of Fukushima 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 Ōshio?

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