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Current Date And Time In Malaba, Uganda

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
09:38:16 EAT
Currency: Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 20,800
District: Tororo District

🌎 Malaba, Eastern Region, Uganda – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Malaba, a city in Eastern Region, Uganda in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Malaba — 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

Malaba, Eastern Region Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameMalaba
District / CountyTororo District
StateEastern Region
CountryUganda
ContinentAfrica
Demographics & Area
Total Population20,800
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Eastern Region#21 of 32 cities with population data
Currency
NameUgandan Shilling
Code ISO-4217UGX
SymbolSh
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+256
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.ug
Elevation
In Meter1,166
In Feet3,826
GPS Coordinates
Latitude0.64
Longitude34.26
Decimal Degrees (DD)0.644° N 34.261° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)0° 38' 40" N 34° 15' 38" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)0° 38.67' N 34° 15.63' E
Location Context
Distance to Eastern Region Capital120 km West of Jinja
Nearest City in Another CountryMalaba, Kenya (3 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🔥 06:39 AM
Sunset🌅 06:49 PM
Day Length12h 9m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Africa/Kampala

Malaba – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Malaba, Eastern Region

Malaba is a city situated in Eastern Region, Uganda, within Africa. It falls under Tororo District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Malaba as a Populated Place. 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 Eastern Region

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Malaba

The latitude and longitude of Malaba pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,166 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Malaba on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Malaba

Malaba 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 Malaba

Payments and pricing in Malaba 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. › Malaba exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Malaba

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

📊 Malaba's Standing Within Eastern Region

By recorded population, Malaba ranks #21 of 32 cities in Eastern Region. It lies about 120 km West of Jinja, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Eastern Region market. › Cities near Malaba

📊 How This Malaba Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Malaba

👥 What is the population of Malaba?

Malaba has a recorded population of approximately 20,800 people. That places it #21 of 32 cities with population data in Eastern Region. Browse more cities in Eastern Region for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Malaba in?

Malaba sits within Tororo District, is part of Eastern Region in Uganda. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Malaba in?

Malaba keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 06:39 AM and sets around 06:49 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Malaba?

Businesses and shops in Malaba price in Ugandan shilling (UGX), written with the symbol Sh. Check live rates on our Malaba currency page.

📍 How far is Malaba from the state capital?

Malaba is about 120 km West of Jinja, the capital of Eastern Region. See cities near Malaba for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Malaba lands you closest to Malaba, Kenya, about 3 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Malaba sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.