Current Date And Time In Ortum, Kenya
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Ortum, a city in West Pokot County, Kenya in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Ortum — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Ortum | |
| State | West Pokot County | |
| Country | Kenya | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 3,372 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in West Pokot County | #3 of 4 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 | 1,419 | |
| In Feet | 4,656 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 1.44 | |
| Longitude | 35.36 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 1.437° N 35.356° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 1° 26' 14" N 35° 21' 23" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 1° 26.24' N 35° 21.38' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to West Pokot County Capital | 35 km Southwest of Kapenguria | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Bukwa, Uganda (70 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 | 🔥 06:37 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:49 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 12m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Nairobi |
Ortum is a city situated in West Pokot County, Kenya, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Ortum 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 West Pokot County
The latitude and longitude of Ortum pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,419 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Ortum on the map
Ortum 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 Ortum 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. › Ortum exchange rates
To ring a number in Ortum 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 Ortum and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Ortum ranks #3 of 4 cities in West Pokot County. It lies about 35 km Southwest of Kapenguria, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the West Pokot County market. › Cities near Ortum
Ortum has a recorded population of approximately 3,372 people. That places it #3 of 4 cities with population data in West Pokot County. Browse more cities in West Pokot County for comparison.
Ortum is part of West Pokot County in Kenya. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Ortum keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 06:37 AM and sets around 06:49 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Ortum price in Kenyan shilling (KES), written with the symbol Sh. Check live rates on our Ortum currency page.
Ortum is about 35 km Southwest of Kapenguria, the capital of West Pokot County. See cities near Ortum for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Ortum lands you closest to Bukwa, Uganda, about 70 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Ortum sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
