Location & Surroundings
Benten-shima is an island in Nagasaki, Japan, at 5 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nagasaki, 7 km to the northeast. The national capital Tokyo is about 965 km to the east. The nearest airport is Nagasaki Airport, 25 km away.
Overview
Bentenjima is island in Nagasaki, Japan — JA 長崎県長崎市の鹿尾川河口にある島.
It is located in Nagasaki, Japan.
Basic Data
- Country Japan
- Located in Nagasaki
- Type island (ISL)
- a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
Geography
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Coordinates
32° 41' 56" N, 129° 50' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 5 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,975 p/km²
- Built-up 14.6%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:15
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 11 h 44 min
Other islands nearby
Nearby
Weather in Benten-shima
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Benten-shima, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 7.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 23.4 C, max wind 7.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 708 W/m2.
Temperature
21.7 C
Wind
7.7 m/s N (342 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
58 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 21.7 | 7.7 | 342 | 62 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.3 | 5.1 | 356 | 72 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 86.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.6 | 4.2 | 1 | 66 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.0 | 3.9 | 13 | 54 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 102.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.4 | 6.5 | 1 | 47 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 707.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.2 | 5.9 | 21 | 67 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 124.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.3 | 4.7 | 41 | 73 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.0 | 3.1 | 46 | 62 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 102.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.7 | 0.8 | 313 | 47 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 719.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.2 | 2.9 | 36 | 60 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 126.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.1 | 2.7 | 49 | 63 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.3 | 2.9 | 32 | 53 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 96.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.9 | 1.8 | 57 | 61 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 607.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Benten-shima?
Now 21.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 7.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 23.4 C, max wind 7.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 708 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Benten-shima today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 11h 42m.
What is the local time in Benten-shima?
Local time is 02:15. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Benten-shima?
Benten-shima is a island.
What is the elevation of Benten-shima?
DEM 5 m.
Where is Benten-shima located?
It is at 32.69898, 129.84578 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Benten-shima in?
It is in Japan.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry