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Current Date And Time In Gushikawa, Japan

Sunday, 26 July 2026
17:35:16 JST
State: Okinawa
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 65,251
District: Uruma Shi

✈️ Gushikawa, Okinawa, Japan - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Gushikawa, Okinawa, 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 Gushikawa.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Japan, which includes Gushikawa, 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 Gushikawa.

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 Gushikawa. 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 Gushikawa.

🚔
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 Gushikawa for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Gushikawa
International Airport • DNA
Kadena Air Base
Okinawa, JP
10
km away
Nearest to Naha (Capital)
International Airport • OKA
Naha International Airport
Naha, JP
4
km from Naha

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

✈️ How Far Is Gushikawa From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Gushikawa 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)1,525 km948 mi~ 2h 33m
Singapore (Singapore)3,787 km2,353 mi~ 5h 12m
Sydney (Australia)7,136 km4,434 mi~ 9h 09m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)7,165 km4,452 mi~ 9h 11m
Auckland (New Zealand)8,570 km5,325 mi~ 10h 50m
London (United Kingdom)9,981 km6,202 mi~ 12h 30m
Paris (France)10,059 km6,251 mi~ 12h 35m
Los Angeles (United States)10,339 km6,424 mi~ 12h 55m
Toronto (Canada)11,748 km7,300 mi~ 14h 34m
New York (United States)12,222 km7,595 mi~ 15h 08m

✈ 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 Gushikawa, 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 Gushikawa 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 Time5:35 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Gushikawa to Major World Cities

It is currently 5:35 PM on Sunday in Gushikawa. 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 Gushikawa 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 Gushikawa
New York (United States)Sun, 4:35 AM13h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 1:35 AM16h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 4:35 AM13h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 9:35 AM8h behind
Paris (France)Sun, 10:35 AM7h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 12:35 PM5h behind
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 4:35 PM1h behind
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 5:35 PMSame time
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 6:35 PM1h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 8:35 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 Gushikawa — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Gushikawa 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
¥ 163.87
JPY
€ 1 Euro
¥ 186.38
JPY
£ 1 British Pound
¥ 218.26
JPY
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
¥ 114.38
JPY
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
¥ 116.20
JPY

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 26, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Gushikawa

Knowing which languages are used in Gushikawa 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 Gushikawa. 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
Uruma (Okinawa, Japan)1 mi2 kmNNW
⬆️
Katsuren-haebaru (Okinawa, Japan)2 mi3 kmSSE
⬆️
Okinawa (Okinawa, Japan)4 mi7 kmWSW
⬆️
Ishikawa (Okinawa, Japan)5 mi8 kmNNW
⬆️
Kishaba (Okinawa, Japan)6 mi10 kmSW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Gushikawa

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Gushikawa is the Great Wall of China (China), about 1,903 km away. Straight-line distances from Gushikawa 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), China1,903 km1,182 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India4,914 km3,053 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan8,780 km5,456 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy9,940 km6,176 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico13,474 km8,372 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru17,430 km10,831 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil19,037 km11,829 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Gushikawa

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Gushikawa

Gushikawa 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 Gushikawa

The closest airport to Gushikawa is Kadena Air Base (DNA), about 10 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 Gushikawa From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Gushikawa

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

🔎 Explore More About Gushikawa

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Gushikawa

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

Gushikawa, 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 Gushikawa use?

Gushikawa 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 Gushikawa?

In Gushikawa, 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 Gushikawa?

Kadena Air Base (DNA) is the nearest airport to Gushikawa, about 10 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Gushikawa 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 Gushikawa?

Gushikawa shares the official and regional languages of Okinawa 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 Gushikawa?

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