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Maracha, Northern Region, Uganda – Uganda Flag

Current Date And Time In Maracha, Uganda

Thursday, 13 August 2026
02:01:41 EAT
Currency: Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
District: Maracha District

🌎 Maracha, Northern Region, Uganda – Profile & Geographic Data


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

Maracha, Northern Region Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameMaracha
District / CountyMaracha District
StateNorthern Region
CountryUganda
ContinentAfrica
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
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 Meter1,182
In Feet3,878
GPS Coordinates
Latitude3.27
Longitude30.96
Decimal Degrees (DD)3.27° N 30.955° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)3° 16' 14" N 30° 57' 19" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)3° 16.23' N 30° 57.32' E
Location Context
Nearest City in Another CountryAru, Democratic Republic Of The Congo (47 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🔥 06:53 AM
Sunset🌅 07:09 PM
Day Length12h 15m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Africa/Kampala

Maracha – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Maracha, Northern Region

Maracha is a city situated in Northern Region, Uganda, within Africa. It falls under Maracha District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Maracha 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 Northern Region

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Maracha

The latitude and longitude of Maracha pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,182 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Maracha on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Maracha

Maracha 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 Maracha

Payments and pricing in Maracha 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. › Maracha exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Maracha

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

📊 Maracha's Standing Within Northern Region

Maracha is one of many towns and cities that make up Northern Region, each contributing its own data points to regional planning. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Northern Region market. › Cities near Maracha

📊 How This Maracha Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Maracha

🏛 Which state and district is Maracha in?

Maracha sits within Maracha District, is part of Northern Region in Uganda. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Maracha in?

Maracha keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 06:53 AM and sets around 07:09 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Maracha?

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

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Maracha lands you closest to Aru, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, about 47 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Maracha sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.