Kakamega, Kenya — GPS Coordinates
0° 17' 3.2" N, 34° 45' 8.2" E
| Country | Kenya |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 1,867,579 |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
Located in the western part of Kenya, Kakamega is situated inland, approximately 30 kilometers from the shores of Lake Victoria. It is part of the larger Kakamega County and is known for its lush landscapes and proximity to Kakamega Forest, a significant ecological area in the region.
The coordinates 0.2842, 34.7523 can be used for various applications, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing drop-pins with others, or geotagging photos taken in the area. These precise coordinates can enhance navigation and improve location accuracy for travelers and locals alike.
Geographic Facts About Kakamega
- Sunrise
- 06:44
- local time, 8 August
- Sunset
- 18:51
- local time, 8 August
- Day length
- 12h 08m
- 8 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+3
- Africa/Nairobi
- Antipode
- -0.284220, -145.247710
- the point on the exact opposite side of the Earth
Sun times are computed from the coordinates for the date shown, in the city's local time, and are accurate to within a few minutes.
Kakamega Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 0.284220, 34.752290
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 0°17'3.2"N 34°45'8.2"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 0°17.053'N 34°45.137'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 36N 695014E 31430N
- Geohash · base32 index
- sb09wg9ze
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6GGP7QM2+MWM
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:0.284220,34.752290
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the exact coordinates of Kakamega?
The precise coordinates of Kakamega, Kenya are 0.2842 latitude and 34.7523 longitude. When using these coordinates, remember that latitude is given first, followed by longitude.
What time zone is Kakamega in?
Kakamega is in the Africa/Nairobi time zone, which has a UTC offset of +3 hours. This means it is 3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use these coordinates in a navigation system?
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City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.