
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Hargeysa, a city in Woqooyi Galbeed, Somalia in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Hargeysa — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Hargeysa | |
| State | Woqooyi Galbeed | |
| Country | Somalia | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 477,876 | |
| Area | 33.00 km² (12.74 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in Woqooyi Galbeed | #1 of 5 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 | 1,261 | |
| In Feet | 4,137 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 9.56 | |
| Longitude | 44.07 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 9.56° N 44.065° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 9° 33' 36" N 44° 3' 54" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 9° 33.6' N 44° 3.9' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Hartishek, Ethiopia (90 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 | 🔥 05:53 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:23 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 29m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Mogadishu |
Hargeysa is a city situated in Woqooyi Galbeed, Somalia, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Hargeysa 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 Woqooyi Galbeed
The latitude and longitude of Hargeysa pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,261 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Hargeysa on the map
Hargeysa 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 Hargeysa 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. › Hargeysa exchange rates
To ring a number in Hargeysa 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 Hargeysa and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Hargeysa ranks #1 of 5 cities in Woqooyi Galbeed. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Woqooyi Galbeed market. › Cities near Hargeysa
Hargeysa has a recorded population of approximately 477,876 people. That places it #1 of 5 cities with population data in Woqooyi Galbeed. Browse more cities in Woqooyi Galbeed for comparison.
Hargeysa spans approximately 33.00 square kilometers (12.74 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Hargeysa is part of Woqooyi Galbeed in Somalia. It is classified as a State / Province Capital.
Hargeysa keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 05:53 AM and sets around 06:23 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Hargeysa price in Somali shilling (SOS), written with the symbol Sh. Check live rates on our Hargeysa currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Hargeysa lands you closest to Hartishek, Ethiopia, about 90 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Hargeysa sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.