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Current Date And Time In Masuda, Japan

Monday, 27 July 2026
03:05:12 JST
State: Shimane
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 45,003
District: Masuda Shi

✈️ Masuda, Shimane, Japan - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Masuda, Shimane, 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 Masuda.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Japan, which includes Masuda, 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 Masuda.

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 Masuda. 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 Masuda.

🚔
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 Masuda for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Masuda
Regional Airport • IWJ
Iwami Airport
Masuda, JP
6
km away
Nearest to Matsue (Capital)
Regional Airport • IZO
Izumo Enmusubi Airport
Izumo, JP
16
km from Matsue

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

✈️ How Far Is Masuda From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Masuda 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)718 km446 mi~ 1h 36m
Singapore (Singapore)4,707 km2,925 mi~ 6h 17m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)7,281 km4,524 mi~ 9h 19m
Sydney (Australia)7,883 km4,898 mi~ 10h 01m
Auckland (New Zealand)9,107 km5,659 mi~ 11h 28m
London (United Kingdom)9,351 km5,811 mi~ 11h 45m
Los Angeles (United States)9,456 km5,876 mi~ 11h 52m
Paris (France)9,471 km5,885 mi~ 11h 54m
Toronto (Canada)10,750 km6,679 mi~ 13h 24m
New York (United States)11,225 km6,975 mi~ 13h 57m

✈ 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 Masuda, 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 Masuda 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 Time3:05 AM on Monday, July 27, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Masuda to Major World Cities

It is currently 3:05 AM on Monday in Masuda. 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 Masuda 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 Masuda
New York (United States)Sun, 2:05 PM13h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 11:05 AM16h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 2:05 PM13h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 7:05 PM8h behind
Paris (France)Sun, 8:05 PM7h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 10:05 PM5h behind
Singapore (Singapore)Mon, 2:05 AM1h behind
Tokyo (Japan)Mon, 3:05 AMSame time
Sydney (Australia)Mon, 4:05 AM1h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 6:05 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 Masuda — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Masuda 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 Masuda

Knowing which languages are used in Masuda 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 Masuda. 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
Tsuwano (Shimane, Japan)15 mi24 kmSSW
⬆️
Okugano (Shimane, Japan)17 mi28 kmSouth (S)
⬆️
Hamada (Shimane, Japan)20 mi32 kmNE
⬆️
Togochi (Hiroshima, Japan)23 mi37 kmESE
⬆️
Abu (Yamaguchi, Japan)25 mi40 kmWSW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Masuda

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Masuda is the Great Wall of China (China), about 1,530 km away. Straight-line distances from Masuda 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), China1,530 km951 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India5,140 km3,194 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan8,673 km5,389 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy9,500 km5,903 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico12,525 km7,783 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru16,589 km10,308 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil18,627 km11,574 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Masuda

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Masuda

Masuda 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 Masuda

The closest airport to Masuda is Iwami Airport (IWJ), about 6 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 Masuda From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Masuda

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

🔎 Explore More About Masuda

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Masuda

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

Masuda, 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 Masuda use?

Masuda 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 Masuda?

In Masuda, 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 Masuda?

Iwami Airport (IWJ) is the nearest airport to Masuda, about 6 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Masuda 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 Masuda?

Masuda shares the official and regional languages of Shimane 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 Masuda?

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