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Akçakale, Şanlıurfa, Turkey – Turkey Flag

Current Date And Time In Akçakale, Turkey

Sunday, 26 July 2026
18:40:13 TRT
Currency: Turkish Lira (TRY)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (TRT)
Population: 32,114
District: Akçakale İlçesi

🌎 Akçakale, Şanlıurfa, Turkey – Profile & Geographic Data


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

Akçakale, Şanlıurfa Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameAkçakale
District / CountyAkçakale İlçesi
StateŞanlıurfa
CountryTurkey
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population32,114
Area1.95 km² (0.75 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Şanlıurfa#6 of 84 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 Meter361
In Feet1,184
GPS Coordinates
Latitude36.71
Longitude38.95
Decimal Degrees (DD)36.711° N 38.948° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)36° 42' 40" N 38° 56' 51" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)36° 42.67' N 38° 56.85' E
Location Context
Distance to Şanlıurfa Capital53 km North-Northwest of Şanlıurfa
Nearest City in Another CountryTall Abyaḑ, Syria (2 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🔥 05:23 AM
Sunset🌅 07:37 PM
Day Length14h 13m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code63 ХХХ
Local Time Zone (IANA)Europe/Istanbul

Akçakale – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Akçakale, Şanlıurfa

Akçakale is a city situated in Şanlıurfa, Turkey, within Asia. It falls under Akçakale İlçesi, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Akçakale 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 Şanlıurfa

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Akçakale

The latitude and longitude of Akçakale pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 361 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Akçakale on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Akçakale

Akçakale 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 Akçakale

Payments and pricing in Akçakale 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. › Akçakale exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Akçakale

To ring a number in Akçakale 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 Akçakale and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Akçakale's Standing Within Şanlıurfa

By recorded population, Akçakale ranks #6 of 84 cities in Şanlıurfa. It lies about 53 km North-Northwest of Şanlıurfa, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Şanlıurfa market. › Cities near Akçakale

📊 How This Akçakale Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Akçakale

👥 What is the population of Akçakale?

Akçakale has a recorded population of approximately 32,114 people. That places it #6 of 84 cities with population data in Şanlıurfa. Browse more cities in Şanlıurfa for comparison.

📐 How large is Akçakale in square kilometers?

Akçakale spans approximately 1.95 square kilometers (0.75 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Akçakale in?

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

🕐 What time zone is Akçakale in?

Akçakale keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 05:23 AM and sets around 07:37 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Akçakale?

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

📍 How far is Akçakale from the state capital?

Akçakale is about 53 km North-Northwest of Şanlıurfa, the capital of Şanlıurfa. See cities near Akçakale for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Akçakale lands you closest to Tall Abyaḑ, Syria, about 2 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Akçakale sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.