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Current Date And Time In Butere, Kenya

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
20:35:52 EAT
Currency: Kenyan Shilling (KES)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 11,205

🌎 Butere, Kakamega County, Kenya – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Butere, a city in Kakamega County, Kenya in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Butere — 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 • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Butere, Kakamega County Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameButere
StateKakamega County
CountryKenya
ContinentAfrica
Demographics & Area
Total Population11,205
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Kakamega County#4 of 7 cities with population data
Currency
NameKenyan Shilling
Code ISO-4217KES
SymbolSh
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+254
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.ke
Elevation
In Meter1,380
In Feet4,528
GPS Coordinates
Latitude0.21
Longitude34.49
Decimal Degrees (DD)0.207° N 34.49° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)0° 12' 25" N 34° 29' 24" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)0° 12.42' N 34° 29.4' E
Location Context
Distance to Kakamega County Capital30 km East-Northeast of Kakamega
Nearest City in Another CountryBusia, Uganda (53 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🔥 06:42 AM
Sunset🌅 06:51 PM
Day Length12h 9m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Africa/Nairobi

Butere – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Butere, Kakamega County

Butere is a city situated in Kakamega County, Kenya, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Butere 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 Kakamega County

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Butere

The latitude and longitude of Butere pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,380 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Butere on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Butere

Butere 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

💰 Currency Used in Butere

Payments and pricing in Butere 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. › Butere exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Butere

To ring a number in Butere 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 Butere and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Butere's Standing Within Kakamega County

By recorded population, Butere ranks #4 of 7 cities in Kakamega County. It lies about 30 km East-Northeast of Kakamega, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Kakamega County market. › Cities near Butere

📊 How This Butere Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Butere into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Butere to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Kakamega County market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Butere. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Butere

👥 What is the population of Butere?

Butere has a recorded population of approximately 11,205 people. That places it #4 of 7 cities with population data in Kakamega County. Browse more cities in Kakamega County for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Butere in?

Butere is part of Kakamega County in Kenya. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Butere in?

Butere keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 06:42 AM and sets around 06:51 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Butere?

Businesses and shops in Butere price in Kenyan shilling (KES), written with the symbol Sh. Check live rates on our Butere currency page.

📍 How far is Butere from the state capital?

Butere is about 30 km East-Northeast of Kakamega, the capital of Kakamega County. See cities near Butere for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Butere lands you closest to Busia, Uganda, about 53 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Butere sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.