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Current Date And Time In Makungu, Tanzania

Thursday, 13 August 2026
04:43:58 EAT
State: Iringa
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 10,291
District: Mufindi

🌎 Makungu, Iringa, Tanzania – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Makungu, a city in Iringa, Tanzania in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Makungu — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Makungu, Iringa Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameMakungu
District / CountyMufindi
StateIringa
CountryTanzania
ContinentAfrica
Demographics & Area
Total Population10,291
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Iringa#6 of 7 cities with population data
Currency
NameTanzanian Shilling
Code ISO-4217TZS
SymbolSh
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+255
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.tz
Elevation
In Meter1,251
In Feet4,105
GPS Coordinates
Latitude-8.73
Longitude35.28
Decimal Degrees (DD)8.733° S 35.283° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)8° 43' 60" S 35° 16' 60" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)8° 44' S 35° 17' E
Location Context
Distance to Iringa Capital117 km North-Northeast of Iringa
Nearest City in Another CountryKaronga, Malawi (199 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🔥 06:48 AM
Sunset🌅 06:39 PM
Day Length11h 50m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Makungu – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Makungu, Iringa

Makungu is a city situated in Iringa, Tanzania, within Africa. It falls under Mufindi, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Makungu 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 Iringa

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Makungu

The latitude and longitude of Makungu pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,251 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Makungu on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Makungu

Makungu 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

💰 Currency Used in Makungu

Payments and pricing in Makungu run on Tanzanian Shilling (TZS), shown with the symbol Sh. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Makungu exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Makungu

To ring a number in Makungu from outside Tanzania, dial +255 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Makungu and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Makungu's Standing Within Iringa

By recorded population, Makungu ranks #6 of 7 cities in Iringa. It lies about 117 km North-Northeast of Iringa, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Iringa market. › Cities near Makungu

📊 How This Makungu Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Makungu into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Makungu to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Iringa market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Makungu. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Makungu

👥 What is the population of Makungu?

Makungu has a recorded population of approximately 10,291 people. That places it #6 of 7 cities with population data in Iringa. Browse more cities in Iringa for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Makungu in?

Makungu sits within Mufindi, is part of Iringa in Tanzania. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Makungu in?

Makungu keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 06:48 AM and sets around 06:39 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Makungu?

Businesses and shops in Makungu price in Tanzanian shilling (TZS), written with the symbol Sh. Check live rates on our Makungu currency page.

📍 How far is Makungu from the state capital?

Makungu is about 117 km North-Northeast of Iringa, the capital of Iringa. See cities near Makungu for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Makungu lands you closest to Karonga, Malawi, about 199 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Makungu sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.