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Current Date And Time In Akaiwa, Japan

Sunday, 26 July 2026
01:33:20 JST
State: Gunma
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 10,861
District: Ōra-gun

✈️ Akaiwa, Gunma, Japan - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Akaiwa, Gunma, 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 Akaiwa.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Japan, which includes Akaiwa, 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 Akaiwa.

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 Akaiwa. 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 Akaiwa.

🚔
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 Akaiwa for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Akaiwa
Regional Airport
Iruma Air Base
Sayama, JP
41
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Akaiwa From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Akaiwa 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)62 km39 mi~ 0h 49m
Singapore (Singapore)5,333 km3,314 mi~ 7h 01m
Sydney (Australia)7,887 km4,901 mi~ 10h 02m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)7,894 km4,905 mi~ 10h 02m
Los Angeles (United States)8,802 km5,469 mi~ 11h 06m
Auckland (New Zealand)8,903 km5,532 mi~ 11h 13m
London (United Kingdom)9,497 km5,901 mi~ 11h 55m
Paris (France)9,650 km5,996 mi~ 12h 06m
Toronto (Canada)10,308 km6,405 mi~ 12h 53m
New York (United States)10,806 km6,715 mi~ 13h 28m

✈ 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 Akaiwa, 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 Akaiwa 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 Time1:33 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Akaiwa to Major World Cities

It is currently 1:33 AM on Sunday in Akaiwa. 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 Akaiwa 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 Akaiwa
New York (United States)Sat, 12:33 PM13h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 9:33 AM16h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 12:33 PM13h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 5:33 PM8h behind
Paris (France)Sat, 6:33 PM7h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 8:33 PM5h behind
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 12:33 AM1h behind
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 1:33 AMSame time
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 2:33 AM1h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 4:33 AM3h 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 Akaiwa — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Akaiwa 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 Akaiwa

Knowing which languages are used in Akaiwa 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 Akaiwa. 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
Ōwa (Gunma, Japan)3 mi5 kmEast (E)
⬆️
Ora (Gunma, Japan)3 mi5 kmNNE
⬆️
Menuma (Saitama, Japan)3 mi5 kmWNW
⬆️
Oizumi (Gunma, Japan)3 mi5 kmNW
⬆️
Kamikoizumi (Gunma, Japan)4 mi6 kmNorth (N)
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Akaiwa

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Akaiwa is the Great Wall of China (China), about 2,089 km away. Straight-line distances from Akaiwa 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), China2,089 km1,298 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India5,800 km3,604 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan9,178 km5,703 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy9,795 km6,086 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico11,925 km7,410 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru15,925 km9,895 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil18,519 km11,507 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Akaiwa

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Akaiwa

Akaiwa 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 Akaiwa

The closest airport to Akaiwa is Iruma Air Base, about 41 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 Akaiwa From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Akaiwa

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

🔎 Explore More About Akaiwa

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Akaiwa

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

Akaiwa, 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 Akaiwa use?

Akaiwa 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 Akaiwa?

In Akaiwa, 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 Akaiwa?

Iruma Air Base is the nearest airport to Akaiwa, about 41 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Akaiwa 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 Akaiwa?

Akaiwa shares the official and regional languages of Gunma 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 Akaiwa?

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