Current Date And Time In Witu, Kenya
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
15:44:34 EAT
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Witu, a city in Lamu, Kenya in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Witu — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Witu | |
| State | Lamu | |
| Country | Kenya | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 5,380 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Lamu | #3 of 5 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 | 16 | |
| In Feet | 52 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -2.39 | |
| Longitude | 40.44 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 2.389° S 40.438° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 2° 23' 20" S 40° 26' 18" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 2° 23.34' S 40° 26.3' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Lamu Capital | 53 km East-Northeast of Lamu | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Kaambooni, Somalia (153 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 | 🔥 06:21 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:25 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 4m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Nairobi |
Witu is a city situated in Lamu, Kenya, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Witu 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 Lamu
The latitude and longitude of Witu pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 16 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Witu on the map
Witu 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 Witu 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. › Witu exchange rates
To ring a number in Witu 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 Witu and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Witu ranks #3 of 5 cities in Lamu. It lies about 53 km East-Northeast of Lamu, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Lamu market. › Cities near Witu
Witu has a recorded population of approximately 5,380 people. That places it #3 of 5 cities with population data in Lamu. Browse more cities in Lamu for comparison.
Witu keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 06:21 AM and sets around 06:25 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Witu price in Kenyan shilling (KES), written with the symbol Sh. Check live rates on our Witu currency page.
Witu is about 53 km East-Northeast of Lamu, the capital of Lamu. See cities near Witu for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Witu lands you closest to Kaambooni, Somalia, about 153 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Witu sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
