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Current Date And Time In Uruma, Japan

Sunday, 26 July 2026
04:05:15 JST
State: Okinawa
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 125,303
District: Uruma Shi

✈️ Uruma, Okinawa, Japan - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Uruma, 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 Uruma.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Japan, which includes Uruma, 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 Uruma.

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 Uruma. 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 Uruma.

🚔
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 Uruma for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Uruma
International Airport • DNA
Kadena Air Base
Okinawa, JP
9
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 — Uruma's exact coordinates, or Naha's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Uruma From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Uruma 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 km947 mi~ 2h 33m
Singapore (Singapore)3,787 km2,353 mi~ 5h 12m
Sydney (Australia)7,138 km4,435 mi~ 9h 09m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)7,163 km4,451 mi~ 9h 11m
Auckland (New Zealand)8,572 km5,327 mi~ 10h 50m
London (United Kingdom)9,979 km6,201 mi~ 12h 29m
Paris (France)10,057 km6,249 mi~ 12h 35m
Los Angeles (United States)10,339 km6,424 mi~ 12h 55m
Toronto (Canada)11,747 km7,299 mi~ 14h 34m
New York (United States)12,221 km7,594 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 Uruma, 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 Uruma 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 Time4:05 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Uruma to Major World Cities

It is currently 4:05 AM on Sunday in Uruma. 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 Uruma 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 Uruma
New York (United States)Sat, 3:05 PM13h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 12:05 PM16h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 3:05 PM13h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 8:05 PM8h behind
Paris (France)Sat, 9:05 PM7h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 11:05 PM5h behind
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 3:05 AM1h behind
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 4:05 AMSame time
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 5:05 AM1h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 7:05 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 Uruma — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Uruma 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 Uruma

Knowing which languages are used in Uruma 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 Uruma. 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
Gushikawa (Okinawa, Japan)1 mi2 kmSSE
⬆️
Katsuren-haebaru (Okinawa, Japan)3 mi5 kmSSE
⬆️
Ishikawa (Okinawa, Japan)4 mi6 kmNW
⬆️
Okinawa (Okinawa, Japan)5 mi7 kmSW
⬆️
Kadena (Okinawa, Japan)6 mi10 kmWest (W)
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Uruma

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Uruma is the Great Wall of China (China), about 1,901 km away. Straight-line distances from Uruma 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), China1,901 km1,181 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India4,913 km3,053 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan8,778 km5,455 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy9,938 km6,175 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico13,473 km8,372 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru17,430 km10,830 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil19,036 km11,828 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

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

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Uruma

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Uruma

Uruma 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 Uruma

The closest airport to Uruma is Kadena Air Base (DNA), about 9 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 Uruma From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Uruma

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

🔎 Explore More About Uruma

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Uruma

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

Uruma, 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 Uruma use?

Uruma 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 Uruma?

In Uruma, 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 Uruma?

Kadena Air Base (DNA) is the nearest airport to Uruma, about 9 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Uruma 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 Uruma?

Uruma 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 Uruma?

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