Current Date And Time In Rakai, Uganda
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
12:27:27 EAT
State: Central Region
Currency: Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
District: Rakai District
Explore the interactive satellite map of Rakai, a city in Central Region, Uganda, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Rakai — 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 Rakai.
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 Uganda operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 0.72° S | 31.4839° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -0.72 | 31.4839 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 0° 43' 12" S | 31° 29' 2" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 0° 43.2' S | 31° 29.0334' E |
| City | Rakai |
| State | Central Region |
| Country | Uganda |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Rakai District |
| Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Elevation | 1,301 m / 4,269 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -0.72, 31.4839 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Rakai 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 Central Region.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byakabanda | Central Region | W | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Kyotera | Central Region | N | 12 km | 8 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Kasaali | Central Region | NE | 14 km | 8 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Kalisizo | Central Region | NE | 26 km | 16 mi | ~26m | 🗺 View |
| Lwengo | Central Region | N | 35 km | 22 mi | ~35m | 🗺 View |
| Kyazanga | Central Region | N | 40 km | 25 mi | ~40m | 🗺 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 Central Region, the home state of Rakai, along with each city's aerial distance from Kampala, Central Region'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kampala | 0.3163° N | 32.5822° E | 1,223 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nansana | 0.3639° N | 32.5286° E | 1,218 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kira | 0.4° N | 32.6333° E | 1,168 m | 11 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bunamwaya | 0.2534° N | 32.5572° E | 1,203 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kyengera | 0.2952° N | 32.5016° E | 1,176 m | 9 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kasangati | 0.438° N | 32.6025° E | 1,182 m | 14 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mukono | 0.3533° N | 32.7553° E | 1,188 m | 20 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Njeru | 0.4417° N | 33.1792° E | 1,152 m | 68 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Katabi | 0.0841° N | 32.4697° E | 1,160 m | 29 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kajansi | 0.2155° N | 32.5345° E | 1,145 m | 12 km | 🗺 View Map |
Entebbe International Airport IATA: EBB 136 km (85 mi) from Rakai |
The exact GPS location of Rakai gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Central Region. 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 Central Region 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 Rakai are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Rakai 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 Uganda map
Rakai sits within Central Region, Uganda, 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 Rakai 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 Central Region. › Browse every city in Central Region
Coordinates for Rakai 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 Uganda. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Rakai are latitude -0.72° and longitude 31.4839°. In directional format: 0.72° S, 31.4839° E. These coordinates mark the center of Rakai in Central Region and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Rakai is a city in Central Region, Uganda, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Rakai District. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Rakai sits at: Latitude 0° 43' 12" S and Longitude 31° 29' 2" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
The interactive satellite map of Rakai is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -0.72, 31.4839 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Rakai in Central Region. For broader context, explore the Central Region state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Rakai is Entebbe International Airport (EBB), roughly 136 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Rakai is approximately 168 km (104 mi) from Kampala, the capital of Central Region, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Central Region.
Rakai sits at an elevation of approximately 1,301 meters (4,269 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Central Region.
The closest cities to Rakai include Byakabanda, Kyotera, Kasaali. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Rakai, sunrise is at 06:51 AM and sunset is at 06:59 PM, giving a day length of 12h 7m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Rakai's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Rakai is approximately 80 km (50 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 3,505 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Rakai — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Banana Village, Kiribati, roughly 994 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.
Rakai is approximately 168 km (104 mi) NE of Kampala, the national capital of Uganda, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
