Current Date And Time In Watamu, Kenya
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Watamu, a city in Kilifi County, Kenya in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Watamu — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Watamu | |
| State | Kilifi County | |
| Country | Kenya | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 27,857 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Kilifi County | #5 of 11 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 | 6 | |
| In Feet | 20 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -3.35 | |
| Longitude | 40.02 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 3.353° S 40.021° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 3° 21' 12" S 40° 1' 15" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 3° 21.2' S 40° 1.26' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Kilifi County Capital | 36 km South-Southwest of Kilifi | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Konde, Tanzania (180 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 | 🔥 06:24 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:25 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 1m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 80202 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Nairobi |
Watamu is a city situated in Kilifi County, Kenya, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Watamu 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 Kilifi County
The latitude and longitude of Watamu pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 6 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Watamu on the map
Watamu 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 Watamu 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. › Watamu exchange rates
To ring a number in Watamu 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 Watamu and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Watamu ranks #5 of 11 cities in Kilifi County. It lies about 36 km South-Southwest of Kilifi, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Kilifi County market. › Cities near Watamu
Watamu has a recorded population of approximately 27,857 people. That places it #5 of 11 cities with population data in Kilifi County. Browse more cities in Kilifi County for comparison.
Watamu is part of Kilifi County in Kenya. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Watamu keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 06:24 AM and sets around 06:25 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Watamu price in Kenyan shilling (KES), written with the symbol Sh. Check live rates on our Watamu currency page.
Watamu is about 36 km South-Southwest of Kilifi, the capital of Kilifi County. See cities near Watamu for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Watamu lands you closest to Konde, Tanzania, about 180 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Watamu sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
