Current Date And Time In Embu, Kenya
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Embu, a city in Embu County, Kenya in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Embu — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Embu | |
| State | Embu County | |
| Country | Kenya | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 64,979 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in Embu County | #1 of 3 cities with population data | |
| 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 | 1,336 | |
| In Feet | 4,383 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -0.54 | |
| Longitude | 37.46 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 0.54° S 37.457° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 0° 32' 24" S 37° 27' 27" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 0° 32.39' S 37° 27.45' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Namanga, Tanzania (236 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 | 🔥 06:31 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:39 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 7m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 60100 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Nairobi | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1906-01-01 |
Embu is a city situated in Embu County, Kenya, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Embu as a State / Province Capital. 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 Embu County
The latitude and longitude of Embu pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,336 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Embu on the map
Embu 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 Embu run on Kenyan Shilling (KES), shown with the symbol Sh. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Embu exchange rates
To ring a number in Embu from outside Kenya, dial +254 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Embu and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Embu ranks #1 of 3 cities in Embu County. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Embu County market. › Cities near Embu
Embu has a recorded population of approximately 64,979 people. That places it #1 of 3 cities with population data in Embu County. Browse more cities in Embu County for comparison.
Embu is part of Embu County in Kenya. It is classified as a State / Province Capital.
Embu keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 06:31 AM and sets around 06:39 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Embu price in Kenyan shilling (KES), written with the symbol Sh. Check live rates on our Embu currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Embu lands you closest to Namanga, Tanzania, about 236 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Embu sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
