Current Date And Time In Garoowe, Somalia
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Garoowe, a city in Nugaal, Somalia in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Garoowe — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Garoowe | |
| State | Nugaal | |
| Country | Somalia | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 57,300 | |
| Area | 18.00 km² (6.95 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in Nugaal | #1 of 2 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Somali Shilling | |
| Code ISO-4217 | SOS | |
| Symbol | Sh | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +252 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .so | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 465 | |
| In Feet | 1,526 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 8.4 | |
| Longitude | 48.48 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 8.402° N 48.483° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 8° 24' 7" N 48° 28' 58" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 8° 24.12' N 48° 28.97' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Waal, Ethiopia (301 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +03:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:37 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:04 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 27m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Mogadishu |
Garoowe is a city situated in Nugaal, Somalia, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Garoowe 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 Nugaal
The latitude and longitude of Garoowe pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 465 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Garoowe on the map
Garoowe runs on UTC +03:00. 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 Garoowe run on Somali Shilling (SOS), shown with the symbol Sh. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Garoowe exchange rates
To ring a number in Garoowe from outside Somalia, dial +252 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Garoowe and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Garoowe ranks #1 of 2 cities in Nugaal. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Nugaal market. › Cities near Garoowe
Garoowe has a recorded population of approximately 57,300 people. That places it #1 of 2 cities with population data in Nugaal. Browse more cities in Nugaal for comparison.
Garoowe spans approximately 18.00 square kilometers (6.95 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Garoowe keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 05:37 AM and sets around 06:04 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Garoowe price in Somali shilling (SOS), written with the symbol Sh. Check live rates on our Garoowe currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Garoowe lands you closest to Waal, Ethiopia, about 301 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Garoowe sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
