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Medina Kanuma, North Bank, Gambia – Gambia Flag

Current Date And Time In Medina Kanuma, Gambia

Sunday, 26 July 2026
02:45:45 GMT
State: North Bank
Currency: Gambian Dalasi (GMD)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 764

✈️ Medina Kanuma, North Bank, Gambia - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Medina Kanuma, 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 Medina Kanuma.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Medina Kanuma 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 Medina Kanuma — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Gambia, which includes Medina Kanuma, 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 Medina Kanuma.

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 Medina Kanuma. 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 Medina Kanuma.

🚔
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 Medina Kanuma for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Medina Kanuma
International Airport • BJL
Banjul International Airport
Banjul (Yundum), GM
22
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Medina Kanuma From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Medina Kanuma 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)4,297 km2,670 mi~ 5h 48m
London (United Kingdom)4,475 km2,781 mi~ 6h 01m
New York (United States)6,309 km3,921 mi~ 8h 10m
Toronto (Canada)6,803 km4,227 mi~ 8h 45m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)7,564 km4,700 mi~ 9h 39m
Los Angeles (United States)10,218 km6,349 mi~ 12h 46m
Singapore (Singapore)13,238 km8,226 mi~ 16h 19m
Tokyo (Japan)14,001 km8,700 mi~ 17h 13m
Auckland (New Zealand)17,186 km10,679 mi~ 20h 58m
Sydney (Australia)17,433 km10,832 mi~ 21h 16m

✈ 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 Medina Kanuma, 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 Medina Kanuma 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 Time2:45 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Medina Kanuma to Major World Cities

It is currently 2:45 AM on Sunday in Medina Kanuma. 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 Medina Kanuma 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 Medina Kanuma
New York (United States)Sat, 10:45 PM4h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 7:45 PM7h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 10:45 PM4h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 3:45 AM1h ahead
Paris (France)Sun, 4:45 AM2h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 6:45 AM4h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 10:45 AM8h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 11:45 AM9h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 12:45 PM10h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 2:45 PM12h 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 Medina Kanuma — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Medina Kanuma 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 84.19
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 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Medina Kanuma

Knowing which languages are used in Medina Kanuma 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 Medina Kanuma. 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
Essau (North Bank, Gambia)1 mi2 kmSW
⬆️
Barra (North Bank, Gambia)2 mi3 kmWSW
⬆️
Banjul (Banjul, Gambia)5 mi7 kmSW
⬆️
Old Jeswang (Banjul, Gambia)10 mi16 kmWSW
⬆️
Mandinari (Western, Gambia)10 mi16 kmSSW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Medina Kanuma

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Medina Kanuma is the Colosseum (Italy), about 4,217 km away. Straight-line distances from Medina Kanuma to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
ColosseumRome, Italy4,217 km2,620 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil4,986 km3,098 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan5,625 km3,495 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru6,847 km4,254 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico7,642 km4,748 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India9,767 km6,069 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China12,285 km7,633 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

Medina Kanuma 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 Medina Kanuma, 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 Medina Kanuma and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Medina Kanuma.

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

🧭 Medina Kanuma's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Medina Kanuma

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Medina Kanuma. 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 Medina Kanuma — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Medina Kanuma

Medina Kanuma 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 Medina Kanuma

The closest airport to Medina Kanuma is Banjul International Airport (BJL), about 22 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 Medina Kanuma From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Medina Kanuma 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 Medina Kanuma gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Medina Kanuma

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

🔎 Explore More About Medina Kanuma

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Medina Kanuma

What side of the road do people drive on in Medina Kanuma?

Medina Kanuma, 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 Medina Kanuma use?

Medina Kanuma 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 Medina Kanuma?

In Medina Kanuma, 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 Medina Kanuma?

Banjul International Airport (BJL) is the nearest airport to Medina Kanuma, about 22 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Medina Kanuma 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 Medina Kanuma?

Medina Kanuma 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 Medina Kanuma?

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