
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Palikir, a city in Pohnpei State, Micronesia in Australia And Oceania. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Palikir — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Palikir | |
| District / County | Sokehs Municipality | |
| State | Pohnpei State | |
| Country | Micronesia | |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 6,942 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | National Capital | |
| Population Rank in Pohnpei State | #1 of 4 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | United States Dollar | |
| Code ISO-4217 | USD | |
| Symbol | $ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +691 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 011 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .fm | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 90 | |
| In Feet | 295 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 6.92 | |
| Longitude | 158.16 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 6.925° N 158.161° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 6° 55' 29" N 158° 9' 40" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 6° 55.49' N 158° 9.67' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Pohnpei State Capital | 7 km Northeast of Kolonia | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Enewetak, Marshall Islands (672 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +10:00 to +11:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:20 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:46 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 25m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Pacific/Pohnpei |
Palikir is a city situated in Pohnpei State, Micronesia, within Australia And Oceania. It falls under Sokehs Municipality, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Palikir as a National 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 Pohnpei State
The latitude and longitude of Palikir pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 90 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Palikir on the map
Palikir runs on UTC +10:00 to +11:00. 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 Palikir run on United States Dollar (USD), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Palikir exchange rates
To ring a number in Palikir from outside Micronesia, dial +691 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Palikir and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Palikir ranks #1 of 4 cities in Pohnpei State. It lies about 7 km Northeast of Kolonia, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Pohnpei State market. › Cities near Palikir
Palikir has a recorded population of approximately 6,942 people. That places it #1 of 4 cities with population data in Pohnpei State. Browse more cities in Pohnpei State for comparison.
Palikir sits within Sokehs Municipality, is part of Pohnpei State in Micronesia. It is classified as a National Capital.
Palikir keeps UTC +10:00 to +11:00. Today the sun rises around 06:20 AM and sets around 06:46 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Palikir price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Palikir currency page.
Palikir is about 7 km Northeast of Kolonia, the capital of Pohnpei State. See cities near Palikir for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Palikir lands you closest to Enewetak, Marshall Islands, about 672 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Palikir sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.