Current Date And Time In Embu County, Kenya
Sunday, 12 July 2026
09:27:09 EAT
Capital: Embu
Currency: Kenyan Shilling (KES)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 650,000
Area: 2,818.00 km²
State Code: KE-06
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Embu County, a state or region of Kenya in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Embu County — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • State-level data for strategic decision-making
| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| State | ||
| Full Name | Embu County | |
| Native Name | Embu County | |
| State Capital | Embu | |
| State Code | KE-06 | |
| Total Districts | 4 | |
| Country | Kenya | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Population | ||
| Total Population | 650,000 | |
| Percentage In World Population | 0.0080% | |
| Percentage In Kenya Population | 1.15% | |
| Density per km2 | 254.40 | |
| Area | ||
| Area in km2 | 2,818.00 | |
| Area in mi2 | 1,088.04 | |
| Area Rank in Country | Rank #29 | |
| Percentage of Kenya Area | 0.48% | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Kenyan Shilling | |
| Code ISO-4217 | KES | |
| Symbol | Sh | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +254 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .ke | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 993 | |
| In Feet | 3,258 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -0.66 | |
| Longitude | 37.72 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 0.656° S 37.724° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 0° 39' 22" S 37° 43' 26" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 0° 39.36' S 37° 43.43' E | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +03:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year |
Below is a list of the largest cities and urban centers in Embu County, sorted by total population. Each city profile features dynamic geographical data, GPS coordinates and population metrics, providing location intelligence and regional intelligence data for logistics planning, route optimization and business market research within Kenya.
Embu County is an administrative region of Kenya, located in Africa. It forms a key geographic and administrative unit within Kenya's national structure. Business professionals, travel planners, logistics teams and location analysts rely on data from Embu County for market research, site selection, supply chain optimization and strategic decision-making. › Explore all states of Kenya
Precise GPS coordinates of Embu County enable accurate mapping for logistics planning, delivery route optimization and supply chain management. The geographic position of Embu County within Kenya plays a vital role in regional connectivity, transportation infrastructure and proximity analysis for businesses entering Africa markets. › View Embu County on map
Understanding the local time zone of Embu County is essential for scheduling international calls, coordinating cross-border operations and planning virtual business meetings. The UTC offset for this region directly affects trading hours, financial transactions and real-time communications with global teams operating across different time zones. › Compare country time zones
The official currency used in Embu County is Kenyan shilling (KES). Accurate currency data is critical for financial planning, international trade, foreign exchange operations and travel expense budgeting. Businesses expanding into Kenya need this information for pricing strategies, payment processing and cross-border financial reporting. › Browse all country currencies
The international dialing code and phone prefix for Embu County are essential for businesses setting up customer service lines, call centers and international communication networks. Telecommunications professionals rely on accurate dialing data for VoIP configuration, PBX systems and remote workforce management across Kenya. › View all country calling codes
Embu County is one of the administrative divisions that shapes the geographic identity of Kenya in Africa. Professionals in location intelligence, regional planning and demographic analysis use state-level data to drive informed decisions — from elevation and GPS data to time zone alignment and internet domain details. › Nearby states | Cities in Embu County
As of the latest data, Embu County has a population of approximately 650,000 people. This represents approximately 1.15% of Kenya's total population. The population density is 254.40 people per km². For more detailed population statistics, explore our comprehensive database.
Embu County covers an area of approximately 2,818.00 square kilometers (1,088.04 square miles). This is about 0.48% of Kenya's total area. For comparative analysis of country and region sizes, explore our geographic database.
The capital city of Embu County is Embu. It serves as the administrative and political centre of the region within Kenya. The national capital of Kenya is Nairobi.
Embu County follows the +03:00 timezone — the same as its parent country Kenya. Understanding timezone differences is crucial for international business operations and coordinating with partners across regions.
The currency used in Embu County is the Kenyan shilling (KES), represented by the symbol Sh — the official currency of Kenya. For exchange rates and conversion tools, visit our international currency database.
