Standard TimeEAT |
UTC+3 |
Daylight Saving Time
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
IANA Time Zone |
Africa/Nairobi |
Maria Kani time compared to Beijing time (China) |
5 hours ahead |
Introduction to Mariyakani, Kenya
Mariyakani is a town in Kenya's Maritime Province, located on the Indian Ocean coast about 30 kilometers north of Mombasa. It has fishing and agriculture as its main economic pillars, and is surrounded by coconut groves and farmland, retaining a strong Swahili traditional fishing village look.
Location and Climatic Characteristics
The town is situated on a coastal plain with a tropical maritime climate that is warm and humid throughout the year. The surrounding sea has a coral reef ecosystem, making it suitable for fishing and eco-tourism. It is connected to Mombasa and Malindi by land transportation, and is an important node on the Kenyan coastal tourist route.
Economic and Cultural Life
The local population earns a living from fishing, coconut farming and wood carving crafts, and the weekly open-air market is a regional center for trading agricultural products and handicrafts. Kiswahili is the lingua franca, Islamic culture is mixed with Bantu traditions, and residential buildings are built in the traditional style of coral stone masonry.
Tourism and Development Potential
Tourism has not yet been developed on a large scale in Marikani, but its pristine beaches, traditional dhow marina and neighboring Kisumu Mangrove Reserve attract eco-travelers. In recent years the government has begun to promote sustainable tourism programs to balance ecological conservation with community development.
Maria Kani Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2026-02-27
Sunrise Time
06:29
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18:40
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