Current Date And Time In Aksum, Ethiopia
Friday, 07 August 2026
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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Aksum, a city in Tigray, Ethiopia in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Aksum — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Aksum | |
| State | Tigray | |
| Country | Ethiopia | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 94,500 | |
| Area | 17.27 km² (6.67 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Tigray | #4 of 18 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 | 2,131 | |
| In Feet | 6,992 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 14.12 | |
| Longitude | 38.72 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 14.121° N 38.723° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 14° 7' 16" N 38° 43' 24" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 14° 7.27' N 38° 43.4' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Tigray Capital | 106 km Southeast of Mekele | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Mai-Mne, Eritrea (54 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 | 🔥 06:09 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:52 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 43m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Aksum is a city situated in Tigray, Ethiopia, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Aksum 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 Tigray
The latitude and longitude of Aksum pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 2,131 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Aksum on the map
Aksum 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 Aksum 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. › Aksum exchange rates
To ring a number in Aksum 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 Aksum and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Aksum ranks #4 of 18 cities in Tigray. It lies about 106 km Southeast of Mekele, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Tigray market. › Cities near Aksum
Aksum has a recorded population of approximately 94,500 people. That places it #4 of 18 cities with population data in Tigray. Browse more cities in Tigray for comparison.
Aksum spans approximately 17.27 square kilometers (6.67 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Aksum keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 06:09 AM and sets around 06:52 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Aksum price in Ethiopian birr (ETB), written with the symbol Br. Check live rates on our Aksum currency page.
Aksum is about 106 km Southeast of Mekele, the capital of Tigray. See cities near Aksum for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Aksum lands you closest to Mai-Mne, Eritrea, about 54 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Aksum sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
