Current Date And Time In Ak’ordat, Eritrea
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
01:23:57 EAT
State: Gash-Barka
Currency: Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 8,857
District: Akurdet Subregion
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Ak’ordat, a city in Gash-Barka, Eritrea in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Ak’ordat — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Ak’ordat | |
| District / County | Akurdet Subregion | |
| State | Gash-Barka | |
| Country | Eritrea | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 8,857 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Gash-Barka | #3 of 5 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Eritrean Nakfa | |
| Code ISO-4217 | ERN | |
| Symbol | Nfk | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +291 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .er | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 612 | |
| In Feet | 2,008 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 15.55 | |
| Longitude | 37.88 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 15.548° N 37.883° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 15° 32' 53" N 37° 52' 58" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 15° 32.88' N 37° 52.97' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Gash-Barka Capital | 58 km South-Southwest of Barentu | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Sheraro, Ethiopia (128 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +03:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:11 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:55 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 43m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Asmara |
Ak’ordat is a city situated in Gash-Barka, Eritrea, within Africa. It falls under Akurdet Subregion, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Ak’ordat as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Gash-Barka
The latitude and longitude of Ak’ordat pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 612 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Ak’ordat on the map
Ak’ordat runs on UTC +03:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Ak’ordat run on Eritrean Nakfa (ERN), shown with the symbol Nfk. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Ak’ordat exchange rates
To ring a number in Ak’ordat from outside Eritrea, dial +291 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Ak’ordat and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Ak’ordat ranks #3 of 5 cities in Gash-Barka. It lies about 58 km South-Southwest of Barentu, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Gash-Barka market. › Cities near Ak’ordat
Ak’ordat has a recorded population of approximately 8,857 people. That places it #3 of 5 cities with population data in Gash-Barka. Browse more cities in Gash-Barka for comparison.
Ak’ordat sits within Akurdet Subregion, is part of Gash-Barka in Eritrea. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Ak’ordat keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 06:11 AM and sets around 06:55 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Ak’ordat price in Eritrean nakfa (ERN), written with the symbol Nfk. Check live rates on our Ak’ordat currency page.
Ak’ordat is about 58 km South-Southwest of Barentu, the capital of Gash-Barka. See cities near Ak’ordat for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Ak’ordat lands you closest to Sheraro, Ethiopia, about 128 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Ak’ordat sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
