Country coordinates
Japan Coordinates
Japan is an archipelago east of the Asian mainland, using a single civil time zone (Asia/Tokyo, UTC+9, no daylight saving). The listed bounds cover the four main islands; smaller outlying islands extend farther east.
Approximate geographic center36.2048, 138.2529WGS84
Quick facts
- Country
- Japan
- ISO code
- JP
- Continent
- Asia
- Latitude
- 36.2048°
- Longitude
- 138.2529°
Where is Japan?
Coordinate range
Northernmost45.52°
Southernmost24.25°
Easternmost145.82°
Westernmost129.00°
Time zones
Major cities in Japan
Frequently asked questions
What are the coordinates of Japan?
The approximate geographic center used on this page is 36.2048, 138.2529 (WGS84).
Which time zones does Japan use?
Indexed IANA identifiers include Asia/Tokyo. Open a zone page for the current offset and daylight-saving rule.
Is the center the capital city?
No. The marker is a country-level geographic reference, not the capital or a legal centroid.