Current Date And Time In Nakasongola, Uganda
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
10:44:54 EAT
State: Central Region
Currency: Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 6,921
District: Nakasongola District
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Nakasongola, 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 Nakasongola — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Nakasongola | |
| District / County | Nakasongola District | |
| State | Central Region | |
| Country | Uganda | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 6,921 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Central Region | #45 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 | 1,091 | |
| In Feet | 3,580 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 1.31 | |
| Longitude | 32.46 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 1.309° N 32.456° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 1° 18' 32" N 32° 27' 23" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 1° 18.53' N 32° 27.38' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Central Region Capital | 111 km South of Kampala | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Busia, Kenya (207 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 | 🔥 06:46 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:57 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 10m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Kampala |
Nakasongola is a city situated in Central Region, Uganda, within Africa. It falls under Nakasongola District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Nakasongola 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 Nakasongola pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,091 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Nakasongola on the map
Nakasongola 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 Nakasongola 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. › Nakasongola exchange rates
To ring a number in Nakasongola 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 Nakasongola and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Nakasongola ranks #45 of 47 cities in Central Region. It lies about 111 km South 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 Nakasongola
Nakasongola has a recorded population of approximately 6,921 people. That places it #45 of 47 cities with population data in Central Region. Browse more cities in Central Region for comparison.
Nakasongola sits within Nakasongola District, is part of Central Region in Uganda. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Nakasongola keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 06:46 AM and sets around 06:57 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Nakasongola price in Ugandan shilling (UGX), written with the symbol Sh. Check live rates on our Nakasongola currency page.
Nakasongola is about 111 km South of Kampala, the capital of Central Region. See cities near Nakasongola for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Nakasongola lands you closest to Busia, Kenya, about 207 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Nakasongola sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
