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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Gilgil, a city in Nakuru County, Kenya in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Gilgil — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Gilgil | |
| State | Nakuru County | |
| Country | Kenya | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 60,711 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Nakuru County | #3 of 19 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 | 2,009 | |
| In Feet | 6,592 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -0.5 | |
| Longitude | 36.32 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 0.504° S 36.318° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 0° 30' 14" S 36° 19' 6" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 0° 30.24' S 36° 19.11' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Nakuru County Capital | 35 km Northwest of Nakuru | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Sirari, Tanzania (221 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 | 🔥 06:35 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:43 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 8m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Nairobi |
Gilgil is a city situated in Nakuru County, Kenya, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Gilgil 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 Nakuru County
The latitude and longitude of Gilgil pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 2,009 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Gilgil on the map
Gilgil 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 Gilgil 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. › Gilgil exchange rates
To ring a number in Gilgil 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 Gilgil and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Gilgil ranks #3 of 19 cities in Nakuru County. It lies about 35 km Northwest of Nakuru, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Nakuru County market. › Cities near Gilgil
Gilgil has a recorded population of approximately 60,711 people. That places it #3 of 19 cities with population data in Nakuru County. Browse more cities in Nakuru County for comparison.
Gilgil is part of Nakuru County in Kenya. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Gilgil keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 06:35 AM and sets around 06:43 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Gilgil price in Kenyan shilling (KES), written with the symbol Sh. Check live rates on our Gilgil currency page.
Gilgil is about 35 km Northwest of Nakuru, the capital of Nakuru County. See cities near Gilgil for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Gilgil lands you closest to Sirari, Tanzania, about 221 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Gilgil sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
