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Gunjur, North Bank, Gambia – Gambia Flag

Current Date And Time In Gunjur, Gambia

Sunday, 26 July 2026
19:03:47 GMT
State: North Bank
Currency: Gambian Dalasi (GMD)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 1,327

✈️ Gunjur, North Bank, Gambia - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Gunjur, North Bank, Gambia using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Gunjur.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Gunjur with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Gunjur — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Gambia, which includes Gunjur, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Gambia before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Gambia's time zone +00:00, country calling code +220 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .GM. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Gunjur.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+00:00
📞 Country Calling Code+220
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.GM

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Gambia — police 117, ambulance 116, fire brigade 118. Store these in your phone before you reach Gunjur. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Gunjur.

🚔
Police
117
🚑
Ambulance
116
🚒
Fire
118

📊 Gambia At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Gambia — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.500
Low
👤
Life Expectancy
66.1
years
📚
Literacy Rate
51.6%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$871
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
6.5%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Gambia development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Gunjur for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Gunjur
Regional Airport • KLC
Kaolack Airport
Kaolack, SN
69
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Gunjur's exact coordinates, or Basse Santa Su's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Gunjur From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Gunjur to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Paris (France)4,275 km2,657 mi~ 5h 47m
London (United Kingdom)4,458 km2,770 mi~ 6h
New York (United States)6,348 km3,945 mi~ 8h 13m
Toronto (Canada)6,840 km4,250 mi~ 8h 48m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)7,513 km4,668 mi~ 9h 35m
Los Angeles (United States)10,259 km6,375 mi~ 12h 49m
Singapore (Singapore)13,184 km8,192 mi~ 16h 16m
Tokyo (Japan)13,976 km8,684 mi~ 17h 12m
Auckland (New Zealand)17,208 km10,693 mi~ 21h
Sydney (Australia)17,412 km10,819 mi~ 21h 14m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Gunjur, Gambia is set to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) with a current offset of UTC +00:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Gunjur requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneGreenwich Mean Time (GMT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +00:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time7:03 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Gunjur to Major World Cities

It is currently 7:03 PM on Sunday in Gunjur. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Gunjur right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Gunjur
New York (United States)Sun, 3:03 PM4h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 12:03 PM7h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 3:03 PM4h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 8:03 PM1h ahead
Paris (France)Sun, 9:03 PM2h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 11:03 PM4h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Mon, 3:03 AM8h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Mon, 4:03 AM9h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Mon, 5:03 AM10h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 7:03 AM12h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Gunjur — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Gunjur is the Gambian dalasi (GMD), written as D. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
D 74.00
GMD
€ 1 Euro
D 84.17
GMD
£ 1 British Pound
D 98.56
GMD
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
D 51.65
GMD
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
D 52.47
GMD

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 26, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Gunjur

Knowing which languages are used in Gunjur helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
English

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Gunjur. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Saba (North Bank, Gambia)2 mi2 kmWSW
⬆️
Kinteh Kunda (North Bank, Gambia)3 mi5 kmWSW
⬆️
Daru Rilwan (North Bank, Gambia)4 mi6 kmENE
⬆️
Dobo (North Bank, Gambia)5 mi7 kmENE
⬆️
Kerewan (North Bank, Gambia)5 mi8 kmWSW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Gunjur

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Gunjur is the Colosseum (Italy), about 4,183 km away. Straight-line distances from Gunjur to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
ColosseumRome, Italy4,183 km2,599 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil5,021 km3,120 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan5,576 km3,465 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru6,897 km4,286 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico7,692 km4,780 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India9,718 km6,039 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China12,250 km7,612 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Gunjur shares the same national travel standards as the rest of North Bank and Gambia. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ North Bank Travel GuideView travel standards for all of North Bank, including major hub cities.
✈️ Gambia Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Gambia.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Gunjur, Gambia runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type G socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Gunjur and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Gunjur.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
GType G: Three rectangular pins
States By Alphabets

🧭 Gunjur's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Gunjur

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Gunjur. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Gunjur — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Gunjur

Gunjur keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Gambia. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Gunjur

The closest airport to Gunjur is Kaolack Airport (KLC), about 69 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Gunjur From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Gunjur needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Gunjur gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Gunjur

Gunjur rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Gunjur — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Gunjur

ℹ️ Gunjur OverviewSee the full profile of Gunjur — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Gunjur MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Gunjur for distance and direction.
💰 Gunjur CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Gunjur

What side of the road do people drive on in Gunjur?

Gunjur, like the rest of Gambia, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Gunjur use?

Gunjur runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type G sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Gunjur?

In Gunjur, reach police on 117, ambulance on 116, fire brigade on 118. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Gunjur?

Kaolack Airport (KLC) is the nearest airport to Gunjur, about 69 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Gunjur in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Gunjur runs on Greenwich Mean Time (UTC +00:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Gunjur?

Gunjur shares the official and regional languages of North Bank and Gambia — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Gunjur?

No — Gunjur uses the Gambian dalasi (GMD), symbol D. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Gunjur currency page for live rates.