Current Date And Time In Masaka, Uganda
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
10:42:22 EAT
State: Central Region
Currency: Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 116,600
District: Masaka District
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Masaka, a city in Central Region, Uganda in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Masaka — 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
| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Masaka | |
| District / County | Masaka District | |
| State | Central Region | |
| Country | Uganda | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 116,600 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Central Region | #13 of 47 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Ugandan Shilling | |
| Code ISO-4217 | UGX | |
| Symbol | Sh | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +256 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .ug | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 1,292 | |
| In Feet | 4,239 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -0.33 | |
| Longitude | 31.73 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 0.334° S 31.734° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 0° 20' 2" S 31° 44' 3" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 0° 20.03' S 31° 44.05' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Central Region Capital | 119 km Northeast of Kampala | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Nsunga, Tanzania (98 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 | 🔥 06:50 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:59 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 8m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Kampala |
Masaka is a city situated in Central Region, Uganda, within Africa. It falls under Masaka District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Masaka 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 Central Region
The latitude and longitude of Masaka pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,292 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Masaka on the map
Masaka 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
Payments and pricing in Masaka run on Ugandan Shilling (UGX), shown with the symbol Sh. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Masaka exchange rates
To ring a number in Masaka from outside Uganda, dial +256 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Masaka and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Masaka ranks #13 of 47 cities in Central Region. It lies about 119 km Northeast of Kampala, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Central Region market. › Cities near Masaka
Masaka has a recorded population of approximately 116,600 people. That places it #13 of 47 cities with population data in Central Region. Browse more cities in Central Region for comparison.
Masaka sits within Masaka District, is part of Central Region in Uganda. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Masaka keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 06:50 AM and sets around 06:59 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Masaka price in Ugandan shilling (UGX), written with the symbol Sh. Check live rates on our Masaka currency page.
Masaka is about 119 km Northeast of Kampala, the capital of Central Region. See cities near Masaka for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Masaka lands you closest to Nsunga, Tanzania, about 98 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Masaka sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
