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Current Date And Time In Tomioka, Japan

Sunday, 26 July 2026
02:42:06 JST
State: Gunma
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 47,911
District: Tomioka-shi

✈️ Tomioka, Gunma, Japan - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Tomioka, 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 Tomioka.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Japan, which includes Tomioka, 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 Tomioka.

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 Tomioka. 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 Tomioka.

🚔
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 Tomioka for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Tomioka
Regional Airport
Iruma Air Base
Sayama, JP
65
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Tomioka From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Tomioka 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)93 km58 mi~ 0h 52m
Singapore (Singapore)5,298 km3,292 mi~ 6h 59m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)7,846 km4,875 mi~ 9h 59m
Sydney (Australia)7,901 km4,910 mi~ 10h 03m
Los Angeles (United States)8,839 km5,492 mi~ 11h 09m
Auckland (New Zealand)8,930 km5,549 mi~ 11h 15m
London (United Kingdom)9,472 km5,886 mi~ 11h 54m
Paris (France)9,624 km5,980 mi~ 12h 04m
Toronto (Canada)10,325 km6,416 mi~ 12h 54m
New York (United States)10,822 km6,724 mi~ 13h 29m

✈ 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 Tomioka, 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 Tomioka 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 Time2:42 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Tomioka to Major World Cities

It is currently 2:42 AM on Sunday in Tomioka. 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 Tomioka 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 Tomioka
New York (United States)Sat, 1:42 PM13h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 10:42 AM16h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 1:42 PM13h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 6:42 PM8h behind
Paris (France)Sat, 7:42 PM7h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 9:42 PM5h behind
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 1:42 AM1h behind
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 2:42 AMSame time
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 3:42 AM1h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 5:42 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 Tomioka — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Tomioka 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 Tomioka

Knowing which languages are used in Tomioka 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 Tomioka. 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
Obata (Gunma, Japan)2 mi3 kmSE
⬆️
Yoshii (Gunma, Japan)5 mi8 kmEast (E)
⬆️
Annaka (Gunma, Japan)5 mi8 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
Shimonita (Gunma, Japan)7 mi11 kmWSW
⬆️
Takasaki (Gunma, Japan)9 mi14 kmNE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Tomioka

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Tomioka is the Great Wall of China (China), about 2,042 km away. Straight-line distances from Tomioka 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), China2,042 km1,269 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India5,751 km3,574 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan9,134 km5,676 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy9,762 km6,066 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico11,956 km7,429 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru15,964 km9,920 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil18,522 km11,509 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

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

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Tomioka

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Tomioka

Tomioka 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 Tomioka

The closest airport to Tomioka is Iruma Air Base, about 65 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 Tomioka From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Tomioka

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

🔎 Explore More About Tomioka

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Tomioka

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

Tomioka, 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 Tomioka use?

Tomioka 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 Tomioka?

In Tomioka, 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 Tomioka?

Iruma Air Base is the nearest airport to Tomioka, about 65 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Tomioka 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 Tomioka?

Tomioka 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 Tomioka?

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