Current Date And Time In Wanseko, Uganda
Thursday, 13 August 2026
03:36:57 EAT
State: Western Region
Currency: Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 13,616
District: Buliisa District
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Wanseko, 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 Wanseko — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Wanseko | |
| District / County | Buliisa District | |
| State | Western Region | |
| Country | Uganda | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 13,616 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Western Region | #58 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 | 625 | |
| In Feet | 2,051 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 2.18 | |
| Longitude | 31.38 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 2.178° N 31.382° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 2° 10' 39" N 31° 22' 56" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 2° 10.65' N 31° 22.93' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Aru, Democratic Republic Of The Congo (97 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 | 🔥 06:52 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:06 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 13m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Kampala |
Wanseko is a city situated in Western Region, Uganda, within Africa. It falls under Buliisa District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Wanseko 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 Western Region
The latitude and longitude of Wanseko pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 625 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Wanseko on the map
Wanseko 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 Wanseko 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. › Wanseko exchange rates
To ring a number in Wanseko 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 Wanseko and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Wanseko ranks #58 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 Wanseko
Wanseko has a recorded population of approximately 13,616 people. That places it #58 of 65 cities with population data in Western Region. Browse more cities in Western Region for comparison.
Wanseko sits within Buliisa District, is part of Western Region in Uganda. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Wanseko keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 06:52 AM and sets around 07:06 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Wanseko price in Ugandan shilling (UGX), written with the symbol Sh. Check live rates on our Wanseko currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Wanseko lands you closest to Aru, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, about 97 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Wanseko sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
