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Port of Hakata/Fukuoka

JPHKT🇯🇵JP

Port Location

About Port of Hakata/Fukuoka

The Port of Hakata/Fukuoka (JPHKT) is a maritime port facility located in JP.. Local time zone: UTC+9.

Position: 33.6287°N, 130.3766°E. UN/LOCODE: JPHKT.

Geographic context: The Port of Hakata/Fukuoka is situated on the East China Sea, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane — a busy shipping corridor linking the major ports of Japan and South Korea. The location falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers.

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General Information

Port Name
Hakata/Fukuoka
Country
🇯🇵JP
UNLOCODE
JPHKT
Time Zone
UTC+9
Latitude
33.6287°
Longitude
130.3766°

Navigation Aids Near Hakata/Fukuoka

Hakata Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse

0.7 NMSE

Hakata Kō West Breakwater Lighthouse

0.7 NMSSE

Hakata Kō South Breakwater Lighthouse

1.4 NMS

Nokono Shima Lighthouse

3.7 NMW

Shikanoshima (Shike Shima) West Breakwater Lighthouse

Range: 11 NM

3.8 NMWNW

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Hakata/Fukuoka?+
The approach to Hakata/Fukuoka is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Hakata Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse at 0.7 NM to the SE. Other aids include Hakata Kō West Breakwater (0.7 NM SSE), Hakata Kō South Breakwater (1.4 NM S), Nokono Shima (3.7 NM W), Shikanoshima (Shike Shima) West Breakwater (3.8 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Hakata/Fukuoka?+
The Port of Hakata/Fukuoka is located within the Japan / Korea shipping lane — a busy shipping corridor linking the major ports of Japan and South Korea. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Hakata/Fukuoka?+
You can track vessels near Hakata/Fukuoka (JPHKT) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for JPHKT on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Hakata/Fukuoka?+
The Port of Hakata/Fukuoka operates in the UTC+9 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.