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Gebze

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Location & Surroundings

Gebze is a city in Kocaeli, Turkey with 281,436 inhabitants, at 182 m elevation. The national capital Ankara is about 305 km to the east. The nearest airport is Sabiha Goekcen International Airport, 15 km away.

Also known as: ゲブゼ · 蓋布澤 · Гебзе · گبزه · Libyssa · Gebzė

Overview

Gebze is district and town of Kocaeli Province, Turkey — TR Kocaeli'nin ilçesi.

It is located in Kocaeli Province, Turkey.

The population is about 411,800 (2024).

Also known as: DE Gavize, Dschebize, Gekbuze, Gebize, Libyssa, Dschebse, Ghviza

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Basic Data

  • Country Turkey
  • Located in Kocaeli Province
  • Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    40° 48' 10" N, 29° 25' 50" E
  • Elevation DEM: 182 m
  • Timezone Europe/Istanbul
  • Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 281,436
  • Pop. Density 13,222 p/km²
  • Built-up 44.8%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Lira (TRY)
  • Phone Prefix +90

Sun & Local Time

Other seat of a second-order administrative divisions nearby

  • Cayirova
    seat of a second-order administrative division 4.4 km NW

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Alternate Names

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ゲブゼ
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蓋布澤
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Гебзе
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گبزه
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Libyssa
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Gebzė
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ضلع گیبزے
ug ckb
گەبزە
Guebze
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เกบเซ
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ککبوزه

Weather in Gebze

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gebze, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 14.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.9 to 15.9 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 292 W/m2.

Temperature
14.1 C
Wind
1.6 m/s NE (26 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,020.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 14.1 1.6 26 78 1,020.5 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 14.1 2.4 43 78 1,020.7 0.00 / 0.00 74 8.5 n/a
12h 15.9 3.9 55 70 1,019.8 0.01 / 0.01 97 291.9 n/a
18h 14.0 5.6 72 81 1,020.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 61.9 n/a
Tomorrow 13.9 5.6 81 85 1,019.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
30h 14.6 5.6 79 83 1,019.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 9.4 n/a
36h 18.0 3.5 62 70 1,018.6 0.04 / 0.04 100 295.8 n/a
42h 15.8 4.0 69 84 1,019.0 0.00 / 0.00 94 57.5 n/a
Monday 15.4 2.0 75 84 1,018.2 0.00 / 0.00 79 0.0 n/a
54h 15.9 0.8 112 78 1,017.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 11.3 n/a
60h 16.7 2.1 115 74 1,016.3 0.46 / 0.46 100 139.6 n/a
66h 16.1 1.6 122 77 1,016.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 33.3 n/a
Tuesday 15.7 1.1 149 77 1,016.4 0.00 / 0.00 89 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gebze?
Now 14.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.9 to 15.9 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 292 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gebze today?
Sunrise around 07:30 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 10h 31m.
What is the local time in Gebze?
Local time is 11:46. Time zone: Europe/Istanbul (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Gebze?
Gebze is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Gebze?
Population about 281,436.
What is the elevation of Gebze?
DEM 182 m.
Where is Gebze located?
It is at 40.80276, 29.43068 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gebze in?
It is in Turkey.

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Last updated 2025-05-11
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