Current Date And Time In Athi River, Kenya
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Athi River, a city in Machakos County, Kenya in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Athi River — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Athi River | |
| State | Machakos County | |
| Country | Kenya | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 81,302 | |
| Area | 693.00 km² (267.57 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Machakos County | #3 of 16 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 | 1,505 | |
| In Feet | 4,938 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -1.46 | |
| Longitude | 36.98 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 1.456° S 36.978° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 1° 27' 23" S 36° 58' 42" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 1° 27.38' S 36° 58.7' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Machakos County Capital | 33 km East-Southeast of Machakos | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Namanga, Tanzania (124 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 | 🔥 06:34 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:40 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 5m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Nairobi |
Athi River is a city situated in Machakos County, Kenya, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Athi River 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 Machakos County
The latitude and longitude of Athi River pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,505 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Athi River on the map
Athi River 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 Athi River 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. › Athi River exchange rates
To ring a number in Athi River 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 Athi River and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Athi River ranks #3 of 16 cities in Machakos County. It lies about 33 km East-Southeast of Machakos, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Machakos County market. › Cities near Athi River
Athi River has a recorded population of approximately 81,302 people. That places it #3 of 16 cities with population data in Machakos County. Browse more cities in Machakos County for comparison.
Athi River spans approximately 693.00 square kilometers (267.57 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Athi River is part of Machakos County in Kenya. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Athi River keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 06:34 AM and sets around 06:40 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Athi River price in Kenyan shilling (KES), written with the symbol Sh. Check live rates on our Athi River currency page.
Athi River is about 33 km East-Southeast of Machakos, the capital of Machakos County. See cities near Athi River for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Athi River lands you closest to Namanga, Tanzania, about 124 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Athi River sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
