Garas
in Région de Thiès, Senegal

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
14.675 and -17.111 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 14° 40' 29" and W -17° 6' 40"
Currency and Currency Code:
Franc - XOF
Spoken languages:
French, Wolof
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 12:29 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Africa/Dakar
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:09 am and 6:36 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-15.400 and 166.017 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Tombaesar
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Senegal in Western Africa

Safety Score: 3,6 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Senegal.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Senegal. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Garas

Garas in Région de Thiès is located in Senegal about 22 mi (or 36 km) east of Dakar, the country's capital town.

Current time in Garas is now 12:29 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Africa / Dakar with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 8 airports close to Garas, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Senegal is Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport in a distance of 26 mi (or 41 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Senegal is Island of Gorée in a distance of 34 mi (or 55 km), East.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Thies, Dakar, Fatick, Diourbel and Kaolack. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 30°C / 86 °F

Morning Temperature 22°C / 71 °F
Evening Temperature 26°C / 79 °F
Night Temperature 23°C / 74 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 42%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 89% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

30°C (86 °F)
24°C (75 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

28°C (83 °F)
24°C (75 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

32°C (90 °F)
25°C (76 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

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