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Current Date And Time In Matsumae, Japan

Sunday, 26 July 2026
10:21:01 JST
State: Hokkaido
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 6,260
District: Matsumae-gun

✈️ Matsumae, Hokkaido, Japan - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Matsumae, Hokkaido, 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 Matsumae.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Japan, which includes Matsumae, 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 Matsumae.

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 Matsumae. 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 Matsumae.

🚔
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 Matsumae for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Matsumae
International Airport • HKD
Hakodate Airport
Hakodate, JP
71
km away
Nearest to Sapporo (Capital)
Regional Airport • OKD
Sapporo Okadama Airport
Sapporo, JP
6
km from Sapporo

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

✈️ How Far Is Matsumae From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Matsumae 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)641 km398 mi~ 1h 30m
Singapore (Singapore)5,748 km3,572 mi~ 7h 31m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)7,778 km4,833 mi~ 9h 54m
Los Angeles (United States)8,430 km5,238 mi~ 10h 40m
Sydney (Australia)8,449 km5,250 mi~ 10h 41m
London (United Kingdom)8,989 km5,586 mi~ 11h 20m
Paris (France)9,157 km5,690 mi~ 11h 31m
Auckland (New Zealand)9,390 km5,835 mi~ 11h 48m
Toronto (Canada)9,765 km6,068 mi~ 12h 14m
New York (United States)10,256 km6,373 mi~ 12h 49m

✈ 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 Matsumae, 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 Matsumae 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 Time10:21 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Matsumae to Major World Cities

It is currently 10:21 AM on Sunday in Matsumae. 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 Matsumae 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 Matsumae
New York (United States)Sat, 9:21 PM13h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 6:21 PM16h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 9:21 PM13h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 2:21 AM8h behind
Paris (France)Sun, 3:21 AM7h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 5:21 AM5h behind
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 9:21 AM1h behind
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 10:21 AMSame time
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 11:21 AM1h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 1:21 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 Matsumae — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Matsumae 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 Matsumae

Knowing which languages are used in Matsumae 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 Matsumae. 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
Fukushima (Hokkaido, Japan)9 mi14 kmENE
⬆️
Oshima-shiriuchi (Hokkaido, Japan)20 mi33 kmNE
⬆️
Kikonai (Hokkaido, Japan)24 mi39 kmNE
⬆️
Kaminokuni (Hokkaido, Japan)26 mi42 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
Imabetsu (Aomori, Japan)26 mi42 kmSE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Matsumae

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Matsumae is the Great Wall of China (China), about 2,022 km away. Straight-line distances from Matsumae 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), China2,022 km1,256 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India5,790 km3,598 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan8,917 km5,541 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy9,362 km5,817 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico11,483 km7,135 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru15,561 km9,669 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil17,938 km11,146 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage100 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz / 60 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
AType A: Two flat parallel pins
BType B: Two flat parallel pins + round grounding pin
States By Alphabets

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Matsumae

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Matsumae

Matsumae 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 Matsumae

The closest airport to Matsumae is Hakodate Airport (HKD), about 71 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 Matsumae From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Matsumae

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

🔎 Explore More About Matsumae

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Matsumae

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

Matsumae, 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 Matsumae use?

Matsumae 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 Matsumae?

In Matsumae, 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 Matsumae?

Hakodate Airport (HKD) is the nearest airport to Matsumae, about 71 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Matsumae 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 Matsumae?

Matsumae shares the official and regional languages of Hokkaido 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 Matsumae?

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