Current Date And Time In Chuka, Kenya
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Chuka, a city in Tharaka - Nithi, Kenya in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Chuka — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Chuka | |
| State | Tharaka - Nithi | |
| Country | Kenya | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 22,388 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Tharaka - Nithi | #1 of 3 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 | 1,452 | |
| In Feet | 4,764 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -0.33 | |
| Longitude | 37.65 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 0.333° S 37.646° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 0° 19' 59" S 37° 38' 45" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 0° 19.99' S 37° 38.75' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Namanga, Tanzania (265 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 | 🔥 06:30 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:38 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 8m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Nairobi |
Chuka is a city situated in Tharaka - Nithi, Kenya, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Chuka as a District Headquarters. 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 Tharaka - Nithi
The latitude and longitude of Chuka pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,452 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Chuka on the map
Chuka 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 Chuka 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. › Chuka exchange rates
To ring a number in Chuka 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 Chuka and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Chuka ranks #1 of 3 cities in Tharaka - Nithi. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Tharaka - Nithi market. › Cities near Chuka
Chuka has a recorded population of approximately 22,388 people. That places it #1 of 3 cities with population data in Tharaka - Nithi. Browse more cities in Tharaka - Nithi for comparison.
Chuka is part of Tharaka - Nithi in Kenya. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Chuka keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 06:30 AM and sets around 06:38 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Chuka price in Kenyan shilling (KES), written with the symbol Sh. Check live rates on our Chuka currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Chuka lands you closest to Namanga, Tanzania, about 265 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Chuka sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
