Current Date And Time In Raqo, Ethiopia
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Raqo, a city in Somali, Ethiopia in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Raqo — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Raqo | |
| State | Somali | |
| Country | Ethiopia | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 25,090 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Somali | #13 of 22 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Ethiopian Birr | |
| Code ISO-4217 | ETB | |
| Symbol | Br | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +251 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .et | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 444 | |
| In Feet | 1,457 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 6.42 | |
| Longitude | 45.85 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 6.419° N 45.853° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 6° 25' 9" N 45° 51' 9" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 6° 25.15' N 45° 51.15' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Somali Capital | 468 km Northwest of Jijiga | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Cabudwaaq, Somalia (45 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 | 🔥 05:50 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:13 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 22m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Raqo is a city situated in Somali, Ethiopia, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Raqo 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 Somali
The latitude and longitude of Raqo pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 444 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Raqo on the map
Raqo 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 Raqo run on Ethiopian Birr (ETB), shown with the symbol Br. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Raqo exchange rates
To ring a number in Raqo from outside Ethiopia, dial +251 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Raqo and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Raqo ranks #13 of 22 cities in Somali. It lies about 468 km Northwest of Jijiga, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Somali market. › Cities near Raqo
Raqo has a recorded population of approximately 25,090 people. That places it #13 of 22 cities with population data in Somali. Browse more cities in Somali for comparison.
Raqo keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 05:50 AM and sets around 06:13 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Raqo price in Ethiopian birr (ETB), written with the symbol Br. Check live rates on our Raqo currency page.
Raqo is about 468 km Northwest of Jijiga, the capital of Somali. See cities near Raqo for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Raqo lands you closest to Cabudwaaq, Somalia, about 45 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Raqo sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
