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Current Date And Time In Ōshima, Japan

Sunday, 26 July 2026
01:44:33 JST
State: Yamaguchi
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 14,798
District: Ōshima-gun

✈️ Ōshima, Yamaguchi, Japan - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Ōshima, Yamaguchi, 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 Ōshima.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Japan, which includes Ōshima, 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 Ōshima.

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 Ōshima. 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 Ōshima.

🚔
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 Ōshima for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Ōshima
Regional Airport • IWK
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport
Iwakuni, JP
24
km away
Nearest to Yamaguchi (Capital)
Regional Airport
JASDF Hofu Airfield
Hofu, JP
18
km from Yamaguchi

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

✈️ How Far Is Ōshima From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Ōshima 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)708 km440 mi~ 1h 35m
Singapore (Singapore)4,672 km2,903 mi~ 6h 15m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)7,333 km4,556 mi~ 9h 23m
Sydney (Australia)7,797 km4,845 mi~ 9h 55m
Auckland (New Zealand)9,022 km5,606 mi~ 11h 22m
London (United Kingdom)9,438 km5,864 mi~ 11h 51m
Los Angeles (United States)9,482 km5,892 mi~ 11h 54m
Paris (France)9,556 km5,938 mi~ 12h
Toronto (Canada)10,812 km6,719 mi~ 13h 28m
New York (United States)11,291 km7,016 mi~ 14h 02m

✈ 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 Ōshima, 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 Ōshima 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 Time1:44 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Ōshima to Major World Cities

It is currently 1:44 AM on Sunday in Ōshima. 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 Ōshima 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 Ōshima
New York (United States)Sat, 12:44 PM13h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 9:44 AM16h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 12:44 PM13h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 5:44 PM8h behind
Paris (France)Sat, 6:44 PM7h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 8:44 PM5h behind
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 12:44 AM1h behind
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 1:44 AMSame time
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 2:44 AM1h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 4:44 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 Ōshima — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Ōshima 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 Ōshima

Knowing which languages are used in Ōshima 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 Ōshima. 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
Yanai (Yamaguchi, Japan)5 mi7 kmWNW
⬆️
Hirao (Yamaguchi, Japan)7 mi11 kmWest (W)
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Tabuse (Yamaguchi, Japan)7 mi12 kmWest (W)
⬆️
Kaminoseki (Yamaguchi, Japan)9 mi14 kmSSW
⬆️
Hikari (Yamaguchi, Japan)14 mi22 kmWest (W)
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Ōshima

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Ōshima is the Great Wall of China (China), about 1,598 km away. Straight-line distances from Ōshima 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), China1,598 km993 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India5,180 km3,219 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan8,739 km5,430 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy9,582 km5,954 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico12,565 km7,807 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru16,614 km10,323 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil18,714 km11,628 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Ōshima

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Ōshima

Ōshima 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 Ōshima

The closest airport to Ōshima is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK), about 24 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 Ōshima From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Ōshima

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

🔎 Explore More About Ōshima

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Ōshima

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

Ōshima, 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 Ōshima use?

Ōshima 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 Ōshima?

In Ōshima, 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 Ōshima?

Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK) is the nearest airport to Ōshima, about 24 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Ōshima 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 Ōshima?

Ōshima shares the official and regional languages of Yamaguchi 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 Ōshima?

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