Current Date And Time In Karakol, Kyrgyzstan
Sunday, 06 September 2026
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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Karakol, a city in Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Karakol — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Karakol | |
| State | Issyk-Kul | |
| Country | Kyrgyzstan | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 84,351 | |
| Area | 48.05 km² (18.55 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in Issyk-Kul | #1 of 18 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Kyrgyzstani Som | |
| Code ISO-4217 | KGS | |
| Symbol | c | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +996 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .kg | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 1,770 | |
| In Feet | 5,807 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 42.49 | |
| Longitude | 78.39 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 42.49° N 78.392° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 42° 29' 26" N 78° 23' 31" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 42° 29.43' N 78° 23.52' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Kegen, Kazakhstan (90 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +05:00 to +06:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:15 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:14 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 59m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 722360 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Bishkek | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1869-07-01 |
Karakol is a city situated in Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan, within Asia. GeoNames classifies Karakol as a State / Province Capital. 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 Issyk-Kul
The latitude and longitude of Karakol pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,770 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Karakol on the map
Karakol runs on UTC +05:00 to +06:00. 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 Karakol run on Kyrgyzstani Som (KGS), shown with the symbol c. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Karakol exchange rates
To ring a number in Karakol from outside Kyrgyzstan, dial +996 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Karakol and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Karakol ranks #1 of 18 cities in Issyk-Kul. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Issyk-Kul market. › Cities near Karakol
Karakol has a recorded population of approximately 84,351 people. That places it #1 of 18 cities with population data in Issyk-Kul. Browse more cities in Issyk-Kul for comparison.
Karakol spans approximately 48.05 square kilometers (18.55 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Karakol is part of Issyk-Kul in Kyrgyzstan. It is classified as a State / Province Capital.
Karakol keeps UTC +05:00 to +06:00. Today the sun rises around 06:15 AM and sets around 07:14 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Karakol price in Kyrgyzstani som (KGS), written with the symbol c. Check live rates on our Karakol currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Karakol lands you closest to Kegen, Kazakhstan, about 90 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Karakol sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
