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Mifune, Kumamoto, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Mifune, Japan

Sunday, 26 July 2026
00:54:58 JST
State: Kumamoto
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 16,901
District: Kamimashiki-gun

✈️ Mifune, Kumamoto, Japan - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Mifune, Kumamoto, 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 Mifune.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Japan, which includes Mifune, 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 Mifune.

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 Mifune. 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 Mifune.

🚔
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 Mifune for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Mifune
International Airport • KMJ
Kumamoto Airport
Kumamoto, JP
14
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Mifune From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Mifune 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)876 km544 mi~ 1h 47m
Singapore (Singapore)4,486 km2,787 mi~ 6h 02m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)7,245 km4,502 mi~ 9h 16m
Sydney (Australia)7,705 km4,788 mi~ 9h 49m
Auckland (New Zealand)8,980 km5,580 mi~ 11h 19m
London (United Kingdom)9,498 km5,902 mi~ 11h 55m
Paris (France)9,608 km5,970 mi~ 12h 03m
Los Angeles (United States)9,666 km6,006 mi~ 12h 07m
Toronto (Canada)10,986 km6,826 mi~ 13h 40m
New York (United States)11,462 km7,122 mi~ 14h 14m

✈ 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 Mifune, 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 Mifune 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 Time12:54 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Mifune to Major World Cities

It is currently 12:54 AM on Sunday in Mifune. 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 Mifune 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 Mifune
New York (United States)Sat, 11:54 AM13h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 8:54 AM16h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 11:54 AM13h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 4:54 PM8h behind
Paris (France)Sat, 5:54 PM7h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 7:54 PM5h behind
Singapore (Singapore)Sat, 11:54 PM1h behind
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 12:54 AMSame time
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 1:54 AM1h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 3:54 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 Mifune — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Mifune 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 Mifune

Knowing which languages are used in Mifune 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 Mifune. 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
Shimada (Kumamoto, Japan)3 mi5 kmNNW
⬆️
Iwashita (Kumamoto, Japan)4 mi7 kmSouth (S)
⬆️
Uejima (Kumamoto, Japan)5 mi8 kmWNW
⬆️
Mashiki (Kyoto, Japan)5 mi8 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
Koto (Kumamoto, Japan)6 mi10 kmNW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Mifune

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Mifune is the Great Wall of China (China), about 1,569 km away. Straight-line distances from Mifune 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), China1,569 km975 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India5,071 km3,151 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan8,693 km5,402 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy9,602 km5,966 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico12,751 km7,923 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru16,797 km10,437 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil18,782 km11,670 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Mifune

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Mifune

Mifune 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 Mifune

The closest airport to Mifune is Kumamoto Airport (KMJ), 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 Mifune From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Mifune

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

🔎 Explore More About Mifune

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Mifune

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

Mifune, 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 Mifune use?

Mifune 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 Mifune?

In Mifune, 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 Mifune?

Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) is the nearest airport to Mifune, about 14 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Mifune 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 Mifune?

Mifune shares the official and regional languages of Kumamoto 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 Mifune?

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