Current Date And Time In Upper Gilgil, Kenya
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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Upper Gilgil, a city in Nyandarua County, Kenya in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Upper Gilgil — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Upper Gilgil | |
| State | Nyandarua County | |
| Country | Kenya | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 60,711 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Nyandarua County | #1 of 9 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 | 2,710 | |
| In Feet | 8,892 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -0.21 | |
| Longitude | 36.27 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 0.212° S 36.272° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 0° 12' 44" S 36° 16' 21" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 0° 12.73' S 36° 16.35' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Nyandarua County Capital | 14 km East-Southeast of Ol Kalou | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Sirari, Tanzania (231 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 | 🌅 06:44 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 8m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Nairobi |
Upper Gilgil is a city situated in Nyandarua County, Kenya, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Upper 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 Nyandarua County
The latitude and longitude of Upper Gilgil pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 2,710 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Upper Gilgil on the map
Upper 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 Upper 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. › Upper Gilgil exchange rates
To ring a number in Upper 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 Upper Gilgil and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Upper Gilgil ranks #1 of 9 cities in Nyandarua County. It lies about 14 km East-Southeast of Ol Kalou, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Nyandarua County market. › Cities near Upper Gilgil
Upper Gilgil has a recorded population of approximately 60,711 people. That places it #1 of 9 cities with population data in Nyandarua County. Browse more cities in Nyandarua County for comparison.
Upper Gilgil is part of Nyandarua County in Kenya. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Upper Gilgil keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 06:35 AM and sets around 06:44 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Upper Gilgil price in Kenyan shilling (KES), written with the symbol Sh. Check live rates on our Upper Gilgil currency page.
Upper Gilgil is about 14 km East-Southeast of Ol Kalou, the capital of Nyandarua County. See cities near Upper Gilgil for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Upper Gilgil lands you closest to Sirari, Tanzania, about 231 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Upper Gilgil sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
