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Current Date And Time In Kandıra, Turkey

Thursday, 13 August 2026
12:05:13 TRT
State: Kocaeli
Currency: Turkish Lira (TRY)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (TRT)
Population: 13,805
District: Kandıra İlçesi

🌎 Kandıra, Kocaeli, Turkey – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Kandıra, a city in Kocaeli, Turkey in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Kandıra — 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

Kandıra, Kocaeli Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameKandıra
District / CountyKandıra İlçesi
StateKocaeli
CountryTurkey
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population13,805
Area840.00 km² (324.33 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Kocaeli#7 of 25 cities with population data
Currency
NameTurkish Lira
Code ISO-4217TRY
Symbol
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+90
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.tr
Elevation
In Meter45
In Feet148
GPS Coordinates
Latitude41.07
Longitude30.15
Decimal Degrees (DD)41.07° N 30.153° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)41° 4' 12" N 30° 9' 9" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)41° 4.2' N 30° 9.16' E
Location Context
Distance to Kocaeli Capital39 km South-Southwest of İzmit
Nearest City in Another CountryAhtopol, Bulgaria (216 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🔥 06:05 AM
Sunset🌅 08:02 PM
Day Length13h 57m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code41600
Local Time Zone (IANA)Europe/Istanbul

Kandıra – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Kandıra, Kocaeli

Kandıra is a city situated in Kocaeli, Turkey, within Asia. It falls under Kandıra İlçesi, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Kandıra as a District Headquarters. 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 Kocaeli

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Kandıra

The latitude and longitude of Kandıra pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 45 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Kandıra on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Kandıra

Kandıra 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 Kandıra

Payments and pricing in Kandıra run on Turkish Lira (TRY), shown with the symbol . Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Kandıra exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Kandıra

To ring a number in Kandıra from outside Turkey, dial +90 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Kandıra and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Kandıra's Standing Within Kocaeli

By recorded population, Kandıra ranks #7 of 25 cities in Kocaeli. It lies about 39 km South-Southwest of İzmit, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Kocaeli market. › Cities near Kandıra

📊 How This Kandıra Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Kandıra 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 Kandıra to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Kocaeli market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Kandıra. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Kandıra

👥 What is the population of Kandıra?

Kandıra has a recorded population of approximately 13,805 people. That places it #7 of 25 cities with population data in Kocaeli. Browse more cities in Kocaeli for comparison.

📐 How large is Kandıra in square kilometers?

Kandıra spans approximately 840.00 square kilometers (324.33 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Kandıra in?

Kandıra sits within Kandıra İlçesi, is part of Kocaeli in Turkey. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Kandıra in?

Kandıra keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 06:05 AM and sets around 08:02 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Kandıra?

Businesses and shops in Kandıra price in Turkish lira (TRY), written with the symbol . Check live rates on our Kandıra currency page.

📍 How far is Kandıra from the state capital?

Kandıra is about 39 km South-Southwest of İzmit, the capital of Kocaeli. See cities near Kandıra for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Kandıra lands you closest to Ahtopol, Bulgaria, about 216 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Kandıra sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.