Latitude and Longitude of Japan
35° 41' 22.2" N, 139° 41' 30.2" E
Located in East Asia, Japan is situated in the Northern Hemisphere and lies to the east of the Asian continent. It is an archipelago consisting of four main islands and numerous smaller ones, shaped like a long arc extending from the Sea of Japan to the Pacific Ocean, with neighboring regions including Korea and Russia. Individuals may seek out Japan's coordinates for various applications such as geocoding, navigation, and mapping projects. Accurate coordinates are essential for time-zone planning and understanding regional differences, particularly given Japan's unique position across the 135°E longitude line.
Japan Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 35.689500, 139.691710
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 35°41'22.2"N 139°41'30.2"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 35°41.370'N 139°41.503'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 54N 381623E 3950299N
- Geohash · base32 index
- xn774c06k
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 8Q7XMMQR+RM4
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:35.689500,139.691710
Major Cities in Japan
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 35.689500 | 139.691710 | 9,733,276 |
| Yokohama | 35.433330 | 139.650000 | 3,777,491 |
| Osaka | 34.693790 | 135.501070 | 2,753,862 |
| Nagoya | 35.181470 | 136.906410 | 2,332,176 |
| Sapporo | 43.066670 | 141.350000 | 1,973,832 |
| Fukuoka | 33.600000 | 130.416670 | 1,612,392 |
| Kawasaki | 35.520560 | 139.717220 | 1,538,262 |
| Kobe | 34.691300 | 135.183000 | 1,525,152 |
| Kyoto | 35.021070 | 135.753850 | 1,463,723 |
| Saitama | 35.908070 | 139.656570 | 1,324,854 |
| Hiroshima | 34.400000 | 132.450000 | 1,200,754 |
| Sendai | 38.266670 | 140.866670 | 1,096,704 |
| Chiba | 35.600000 | 140.116670 | 979,768 |
| Kitakyushu | 33.851810 | 130.850340 | 940,978 |
| Setagaya | 35.641880 | 139.647150 | 940,071 |
| Sakai | 34.582160 | 135.466530 | 826,161 |
| Niigata | 37.922590 | 139.041250 | 797,591 |
| Hamamatsu | 34.700000 | 137.733330 | 791,707 |
| Ōta | 35.561260 | 139.716050 | 748,081 |
| Kumamoto | 32.805890 | 130.691810 | 738,907 |
Frequently Asked Questions
In which continent and hemisphere is Japan located, and how can I interpret its coordinates?
Japan is located in Asia, specifically in the Northern Hemisphere. Its coordinates, approximately 35.69° N latitude and 139.69° E longitude, can be read as the geographic position north of the equator and east of the Prime Meridian.
What is Japan's time zone, and how does its longitudinal span affect it?
Japan operates on Japan Standard Time (JST), which is UTC+9. The longitudinal span of the country means that there are slight variations in local time across the islands, but the entire nation adheres to this single time zone.
How can I find specific cities or regions within Japan using the country page?
To pinpoint cities or sub-regions in Japan, use the search feature on the country page to enter the name of the city or area. The coordinates will help you locate it accurately on a map.