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Current Date And Time In Omama, Japan

Sunday, 26 July 2026
04:10:23 JST
State: Gunma
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)

✈️ Omama, Gunma, Japan - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Omama, 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 Omama.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Japan, which includes Omama, 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 Omama.

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 Omama. 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 Omama.

🚔
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 Omama for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Omama
Regional Airport
Utsunomiya Air Field
Utsunomiya, JP
54
km away
Nearest to Maebashi (Capital)
Regional Airport
Iruma Air Base
Sayama, JP
69
km from Maebashi

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

✈️ How Far Is Omama From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Omama 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)90 km56 mi~ 0h 51m
Singapore (Singapore)5,336 km3,316 mi~ 7h 02m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)7,872 km4,892 mi~ 10h 01m
Sydney (Australia)7,914 km4,917 mi~ 10h 04m
Los Angeles (United States)8,800 km5,468 mi~ 11h 06m
Auckland (New Zealand)8,931 km5,549 mi~ 11h 15m
London (United Kingdom)9,469 km5,884 mi~ 11h 53m
Paris (France)9,622 km5,979 mi~ 12h 04m
Toronto (Canada)10,293 km6,396 mi~ 12h 52m
New York (United States)10,790 km6,705 mi~ 13h 27m

✈ 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 Omama, 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 Omama 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 Time4:10 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

💱 Money In Omama — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Omama 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 Omama

Knowing which languages are used in Omama 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 Omama. 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
Ōmamacho-omama (Gunma, Japan)1 mi1 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
Midori (Gunma, Japan)1 mi2 kmNNE
⬆️
Kiryu (Gunma, Japan)4 mi6 kmESE
⬆️
Isesaki (Gunma, Japan)9 mi14 kmSSW
⬆️
Nitta-kizakicho (Gunma, Japan)10 mi16 kmSouth (S)
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Omama

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Omama is the Great Wall of China (China), about 2,068 km away. Straight-line distances from Omama 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), China2,068 km1,285 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India5,782 km3,593 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan9,153 km5,687 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy9,767 km6,069 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico11,919 km7,406 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru15,925 km9,896 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil18,498 km11,494 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

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

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Omama

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Omama

Omama 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 Omama

The closest airport to Omama is Utsunomiya Air Field, about 54 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 Omama From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Omama

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

🔎 Explore More About Omama

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Omama

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

Omama, 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 Omama use?

Omama 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 Omama?

In Omama, 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 Omama?

Utsunomiya Air Field is the nearest airport to Omama, about 54 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Omama 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 Omama?

Omama 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 Omama?

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