Current Date And Time In Kawkareik, Myanmar
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
04:09:10 MMT
State: Kayin State
Currency: Burmese Kyat (MMK)
Timezone: UTC +06:30 (MMT)
Population: 48,468
District: Kawkareik District
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Kawkareik, a city in Kayin State, Myanmar in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Kawkareik — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Kawkareik | |
| District / County | Kawkareik District | |
| State | Kayin State | |
| Country | Myanmar | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 48,468 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Kayin State | #2 of 13 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Burmese Kyat | |
| Code ISO-4217 | MMK | |
| Symbol | Ks | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +95 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .mm | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 22 | |
| In Feet | 72 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 16.56 | |
| Longitude | 98.24 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 16.555° N 98.237° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 16° 33' 20" N 98° 14' 14" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 16° 33.33' N 98° 14.23' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Kayin State Capital | 74 km West-Northwest of Hpa-An | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Mae Sot, Thailand (39 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +06:30 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:39 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:25 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 45m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Yangon |
Kawkareik is a city situated in Kayin State, Myanmar, within Asia. It falls under Kawkareik District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Kawkareik 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 Kayin State
The latitude and longitude of Kawkareik pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 22 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Kawkareik on the map
Kawkareik runs on UTC +06:30. 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 Kawkareik run on Burmese Kyat (MMK), shown with the symbol Ks. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Kawkareik exchange rates
To ring a number in Kawkareik from outside Myanmar, dial +95 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Kawkareik and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Kawkareik ranks #2 of 13 cities in Kayin State. It lies about 74 km West-Northwest of Hpa-An, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Kayin State market. › Cities near Kawkareik
Kawkareik has a recorded population of approximately 48,468 people. That places it #2 of 13 cities with population data in Kayin State. Browse more cities in Kayin State for comparison.
Kawkareik sits within Kawkareik District, is part of Kayin State in Myanmar. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Kawkareik keeps UTC +06:30. Today the sun rises around 05:39 AM and sets around 06:25 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Kawkareik price in Burmese kyat (MMK), written with the symbol Ks. Check live rates on our Kawkareik currency page.
Kawkareik is about 74 km West-Northwest of Hpa-An, the capital of Kayin State. See cities near Kawkareik for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Kawkareik lands you closest to Mae Sot, Thailand, about 39 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Kawkareik sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
