Location & Surroundings

Tokyo is the capital city of Japan with 9,733,276 inhabitants, at 44 m elevation. The nearest airport is Chofu Airport, 15 km away.

Also known as: 東京 · 東京都 · Tokio · Tóquio · طوكيو · टोक्यो

Overview

Tokyo is capital and largest city of Japan — JA 日本の首都、日本の都道府県の1つ.

It is located in Japan, Minami Kantō, Asia.

Established in 1868-09-06.

The population is about 14,264,798 (2022).

It covers about 2,194 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 6 metre.

Also known as: Tōkyō, Tôkyô, Tokyo-to, Tokyo Metropolitan prefecture, Tōkyō-to, Tôkyô-to, Tokyo Metropolis, Tokio, Tokyo Prefecture, Tokyo, Japan

Media

Image

Image Tokyo Japan taken by Hodoyoshi-3 Satellite.jpg

Image

Image Skyscrapers of Shinjuku 2009 January (revised).jpg

Flag

Flag Flag of Tokyo Metropolis.svg

Coat of arms

Coat of arms Emblem of Tokyo Metropolis.svg

Seal

Seal Symbol of Tokyo Metropolis.svg

Locator map

Locator map Location TokyoJapan.jpg

Locator map

Locator map Tokyo in Japan.svg

Locator map

Locator map Tokyo-Kanto definitions, Tokyo Metropolis.png

Basic Data

  • Country Japan
  • Located in Japan
  • Area 2,194 square kilometre
  • Type capital of a political entity (PPLC)
  • capital of a political entity designated as an independent state

Geography

  • Coordinates
    35° 41' 22" N, 139° 41' 30" E
  • Elevation DEM: 44 m
  • Timezone Asia/Tokyo
  • Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 9,733,276
  • Pop. Density 19,703 p/km²
  • Built-up 34.2%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Yen (JPY)
  • Phone Prefix +81

Sun & Local Time

Subdivisions

  • Setagaya
    section of populated place Pop: 940,071
  • Adachi
    section of populated place Pop: 695,043
  • Itabashi
    section of populated place Pop: 584,483
  • Shinjuku
    section of populated place Pop: 349,385
  • Nakano
    seat of a second-order administrative division Pop: 344,880
  • Toshima
    section of populated place Pop: 301,599
  • Meguro
    section of populated place Pop: 288,088
  • Sumida
    section of populated place Pop: 287,766
  • Shibuya
    section of populated place Pop: 230,609
  • Arakawa
    section of populated place Pop: 216,900
  • Taito
    section of populated place Pop: 211,444
  • Akihabara
    section of populated place Pop: 77,200
  • Yotsuya
    section of populated place Pop: 74,800
  • Chiyoda
    section of populated place Pop: 66,680
  • Ojima
    section of populated place Pop: 63,254
  • Asakusa
    section of populated place Pop: 62,092
  • Takashimadaira
    section of populated place Pop: 49,646
  • Toyosu
    section of populated place Pop: 40,424
  • Hirai
    section of populated place Pop: 40,373
  • Akatsuka
    section of populated place Pop: 32,253
  • Ikegami
    section of populated place Pop: 30,959
  • Horikiri
    section of populated place Pop: 28,463
  • Aoto
    section of populated place Pop: 27,980
  • Kachidoki
    section of populated place Pop: 27,113
  • Funabori
    section of populated place Pop: 26,811
  • Hikarigaoka
    section of populated place Pop: 26,127
  • Toyo
    populated place Pop: 25,870
  • Ogikubo
    section of populated place Pop: 25,609
  • Sakuradai
    section of populated place Pop: 25,537
  • Asagayakita
    section of populated place Pop: 24,345
  • Nishinippori
    section of populated place Pop: 24,319
  • Yoyogi
    section of populated place Pop: 24,125
  • Ukima
    section of populated place Pop: 24,024
  • Oji
    section of populated place Pop: 23,651
  • Kamata
    section of populated place Pop: 22,939
  • Takanawa
    section of populated place Pop: 22,731
  • Nishiarai
    section of populated place Pop: 21,910
  • Ichinoe
    section of populated place Pop: 20,927
  • Sendagi
    section of populated place Pop: 20,906
  • Ikebukuro
    section of populated place Pop: 19,930
  • Nukui
    section of populated place Pop: 19,760
  • Wakabayashi
    section of populated place Pop: 19,686
  • Otsuka
    section of populated place Pop: 19,081
  • Sugamo
    section of populated place Pop: 18,637
  • Hasune
    section of populated place Pop: 18,388
  • Nagasaki
    section of populated place Pop: 18,260
  • Kanamachi
    section of populated place Pop: 18,003
  • Akasaka
    section of populated place Pop: 17,603
  • Komagome
    section of populated place Pop: 17,537
  • Igusa
    section of populated place Pop: 17,284

Alternate Names

ja zh zh-TW
東京
ja
東京都
pl nl es de hr li nds sk sl fi an
Tokio
pt
Tóquio
ar
طوكيو
hi mr
टोक्यो
ru mk os sr
Токио
gl
Toquio
he
טוקיו
hu
Tokió
hy
Տոկիո
is
Tókýó
ka
ტოკიო
la
Tocio
lt
Tokijas
lv
Tokija
oc
Tòquio
scn
Tochiu
ta
டோக்கியோ
th
โตเกียว
ug
توكيو
uk
Токіо
hyw
Թոքիօ
el
Τόκιο
arc
ܛܘܟܝܘ

Weather in Tokyo

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tokyo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 5.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 26.4 C, max wind 7.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 531 W/m2.

Temperature
23.8 C
Wind
5.8 m/s N (0 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,006.9 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 23.8 5.8 0 65 1,006.9 - / 0.00 99 0.0 n/a
6h 26.4 6.9 55 55 1,004.0 0.00 / 0.00 69 530.8 n/a
12h 23.4 5.9 23 57 1,006.7 0.00 / 0.00 94 44.5 n/a
18h 21.5 7.6 342 49 1,007.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 21.8 7.1 343 40 1,013.0 0.00 / 0.00 85 44.3 n/a
30h 23.6 2.3 158 39 1,014.6 0.00 / 0.01 79 287.5 n/a
36h 21.2 4.2 89 49 1,020.3 0.00 / 0.00 95 31.7 n/a
42h 19.5 4.6 49 56 1,022.3 0.00 / 0.00 59 0.0 n/a
Thursday 20.1 2.7 48 49 1,024.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 147.7 n/a
54h 23.9 1.8 111 38 1,022.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 664.3 n/a
60h 20.7 4.2 132 57 1,024.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 65.9 n/a
66h 19.6 1.9 76 58 1,024.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Friday 20.7 2.1 37 52 1,025.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 147.1 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tokyo?
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 5.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 26.4 C, max wind 7.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 531 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 Tokyo today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:20 (local time). Day length about 11h 42m.
What is the local time in Tokyo?
Local time is 14:36. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Tokyo?
Tokyo is a capital of a political entity.
How many people live in Tokyo?
Population about 9,733,276.
What is the elevation of Tokyo?
DEM 44 m.
Where is Tokyo located?
It is at 35.68950, 139.69171 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tokyo in?
It is in Japan.

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Last updated 2025-07-22
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