Current Date And Time In Nakuru, Kenya
Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Explore the interactive satellite map of Nakuru, a city in Nakuru County, Kenya, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Nakuru — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Nakuru.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Africa • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Kenya operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 0.3072° S | 36.0723° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -0.3072 | 36.0723 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 0° 18' 26" S | 36° 4' 20" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 0° 18.4314' S | 36° 4.335' E |
| City | Nakuru |
| State | Nakuru County |
| Country | Kenya |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Founded | 1904-01-01 |
| Population | 570,674 |
| Elevation | 1,802 m / 5,912 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -0.3072, 36.0723 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Nakuru to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Nakuru County.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Njoro | Nakuru County | W | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Bahati | Nakuru County | NE | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| Dundori | Nakuru County | E | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| Kampi Ya Moto | Nakuru County | NW | 25 km | 16 mi | ~25m | 🗺 View |
| Rongai | Nakuru County | NW | 28 km | 17 mi | ~28m | 🗺 View |
| Elburgon | Nakuru County | W | 29 km | 18 mi | ~29m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Nakuru County, the home state of Nakuru, along with each city's aerial distance from Nakuru, Nakuru County's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naivasha | -0.7138° S | 36.4326° E | 1,902 m | 60 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gilgil | -0.504° S | 36.3185° E | 2,009 m | 35 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Molo | -0.2485° S | 35.7319° E | 2,451 m | 38 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Njoro | -0.3302° S | 35.9445° E | 2,169 m | 14 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rongai | -0.1734° S | 35.8631° E | 1,875 m | 28 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Elburgon | -0.3004° S | 35.8094° E | 2,412 m | 29 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Maai Mahiu | -0.9886° S | 36.5854° E | 1,832 m | 95 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mai | -0.9817° S | 36.5864° E | 1,891 m | 94 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mau Narok | -0.6066° S | 36.0084° E | 2,652 m | 34 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Subukia | -0.0164° S | 36.2093° E | 2,316 m | 36 km | 🗺 View Map |
Nanyuki Civil Airport IATA: NYK 111 km (69 mi) from Nakuru |
The exact GPS location of Nakuru gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Nakuru County. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Nakuru County state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Nakuru are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Nakuru lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Kenya map
Nakuru sits within Nakuru County, Kenya, in the Africa region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Nakuru for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Nakuru County. › Browse every city in Nakuru County
Coordinates for Nakuru in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Kenya. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Nakuru are latitude -0.3072° and longitude 36.0723°. In directional format: 0.3072° S, 36.0723° E. These coordinates mark the center of Nakuru in Nakuru County and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Nakuru is a city in Nakuru County, Kenya, on the continent of Africa. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Nakuru sits at: Latitude 0° 18' 26" S and Longitude 36° 4' 20" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Nakuru has a population of approximately 570,674 people. This is roughly 22.827% of Nakuru County's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Nakuru County.
The interactive satellite map of Nakuru is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -0.3072, 36.0723 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Nakuru in Nakuru County. For broader context, explore the Nakuru County state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Nakuru is Nanyuki Civil Airport (NYK), roughly 111 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Nakuru sits at an elevation of approximately 1,802 meters (5,912 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Nakuru County.
The closest cities to Nakuru include Njoro, Bahati, Dundori. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Nakuru, sunrise is at 06:36 AM and sunset is at 06:44 PM, giving a day length of 12h 8m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Nakuru's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Nakuru is approximately 34 km (21 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 4,016 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Nakuru — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hatiheu, French Polynesia, roughly 1,102 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Nakuru is approximately 136 km (85 mi) SE of Nairobi, the national capital of Kenya, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
