Current Date And Time In Masindi, Uganda
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
10:42:52 EAT
State: Western Region
Currency: Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 110,500
District: Masindi District
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Masindi, a city in Western Region, Uganda in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Masindi — 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 | Masindi | |
| District / County | Masindi District | |
| State | Western Region | |
| Country | Uganda | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 110,500 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Western Region | #5 of 65 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 | 1,140 | |
| In Feet | 3,740 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 1.67 | |
| Longitude | 31.72 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 1.674° N 31.715° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 1° 40' 28" N 31° 42' 54" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 1° 40.47' N 31° 42.9' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Djugu, Democratic Republic Of The Congo (137 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 | 🔥 06:49 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:00 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 11m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Kampala |
Masindi is a city situated in Western Region, Uganda, within Africa. It falls under Masindi District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Masindi 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 Western Region
The latitude and longitude of Masindi pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,140 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Masindi on the map
Masindi 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 Masindi 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. › Masindi exchange rates
To ring a number in Masindi 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 Masindi and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Masindi ranks #5 of 65 cities in Western Region. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Western Region market. › Cities near Masindi
Masindi has a recorded population of approximately 110,500 people. That places it #5 of 65 cities with population data in Western Region. Browse more cities in Western Region for comparison.
Masindi sits within Masindi District, is part of Western Region in Uganda. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Masindi keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 06:49 AM and sets around 07:00 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Masindi price in Ugandan shilling (UGX), written with the symbol Sh. Check live rates on our Masindi currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Masindi lands you closest to Djugu, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, about 137 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Masindi sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
