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Hizume, Iwate, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Hizume, Japan

Sunday, 26 July 2026
03:40:03 JST
State: Iwate
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 32,147
District: Shiwa-gun

✈️ Hizume, Iwate, Japan - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Hizume, Iwate, 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 Hizume.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Japan, which includes Hizume, 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 Hizume.

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 Hizume. 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 Hizume.

🚔
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 Hizume for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Hizume
Regional Airport • HNA
Iwate Hanamaki Airport
Hanamaki, JP
14
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Hizume From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Hizume 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)451 km280 mi~ 1h 17m
Singapore (Singapore)5,683 km3,531 mi~ 7h 26m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)7,925 km4,924 mi~ 10h 04m
Sydney (Australia)8,229 km5,113 mi~ 10h 26m
Los Angeles (United States)8,469 km5,262 mi~ 10h 43m
Auckland (New Zealand)9,163 km5,694 mi~ 11h 32m
London (United Kingdom)9,216 km5,727 mi~ 11h 36m
Paris (France)9,384 km5,831 mi~ 11h 47m
Toronto (Canada)9,908 km6,157 mi~ 12h 24m
New York (United States)10,405 km6,466 mi~ 13h

✈ 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 Hizume, 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 Hizume 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 Time3:40 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Hizume to Major World Cities

It is currently 3:40 AM on Sunday in Hizume. 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 Hizume 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 Hizume
New York (United States)Sat, 2:40 PM13h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 11:40 AM16h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 2:40 PM13h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 7:40 PM8h behind
Paris (France)Sat, 8:40 PM7h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 10:40 PM5h behind
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 2:40 AM1h behind
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 3:40 AMSame time
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 4:40 AM1h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 6:40 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 Hizume — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Hizume 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 Hizume

Knowing which languages are used in Hizume 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 Hizume. 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
Shiwa (Iwate, Japan)1 mi1 kmWNW
⬆️
Yahaba (Iwate, Japan)4 mi7 kmNNW
⬆️
Daito (Iwate, Japan)5 mi8 kmENE
⬆️
Esashi (Iwate, Japan)5 mi8 kmENE
⬆️
Morioka (Iwate, Japan)10 mi17 kmNorth (N)
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Hizume

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Hizume is the Great Wall of China (China), about 2,138 km away. Straight-line distances from Hizume 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), China2,138 km1,329 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India5,901 km3,666 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan9,105 km5,658 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy9,584 km5,955 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico11,560 km7,183 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru15,602 km9,695 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil18,124 km11,262 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Hizume

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Hizume

Hizume 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 Hizume

The closest airport to Hizume is Iwate Hanamaki Airport (HNA), about 14 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 Hizume From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Hizume

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

🔎 Explore More About Hizume

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Hizume

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

Hizume, 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 Hizume use?

Hizume 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 Hizume?

In Hizume, 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 Hizume?

Iwate Hanamaki Airport (HNA) is the nearest airport to Hizume, about 14 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Hizume 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 Hizume?

Hizume shares the official and regional languages of Iwate 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 Hizume?

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