Current Date And Time In Farato, Gambia
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Farato, a city in Upper River, Gambia in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Farato — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Farato | |
| State | Upper River | |
| Country | Gambia | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 15,017 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Upper River | #1 of 30 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Gambian Dalasi | |
| Code ISO-4217 | GMD | |
| Symbol | D | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +220 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .gm | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 30 | |
| In Feet | 98 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 13.4 | |
| Longitude | -14.22 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 13.4° N 14.217° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 13° 24' 0" N 14° 13' 0" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 13° 24' N 14° 13' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Upper River Capital | 10 km South of Basse Santa Su | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Vélingara, Senegal (30 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +00:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:42 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:21 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 38m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Banjul |
Farato is a city situated in Upper River, Gambia, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Farato 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 Upper River
The latitude and longitude of Farato pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 30 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Farato on the map
Farato runs on UTC +00:00. 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 Farato run on Gambian Dalasi (GMD), shown with the symbol D. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Farato exchange rates
To ring a number in Farato from outside Gambia, dial +220 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Farato and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Farato ranks #1 of 30 cities in Upper River. It lies about 10 km South of Basse Santa Su, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Upper River market. › Cities near Farato
Farato has a recorded population of approximately 15,017 people. That places it #1 of 30 cities with population data in Upper River. Browse more cities in Upper River for comparison.
Farato is part of Upper River in Gambia. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Farato keeps UTC +00:00. Today the sun rises around 06:42 AM and sets around 07:21 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Farato price in Gambian dalasi (GMD), written with the symbol D. Check live rates on our Farato currency page.
Farato is about 10 km South of Basse Santa Su, the capital of Upper River. See cities near Farato for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Farato lands you closest to Vélingara, Senegal, about 30 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Farato sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
