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Current Date And Time In Nigeria

Saturday, 05 September 2026
18:12:07 WAT
Capital: Abuja
Currency: Nigerian naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 232,050,766

🗺️ Map of Nigeria - Satellite View & Geographic Coordinates


Explore detailed interactive map of Nigeria featuring satellite imagery, geographic coordinates, regional boundaries and location intelligence. This comprehensive mapping tool provides accurate GPS positioning, territorial visualization and spatial data essential for business professionals, logistics planners, market researchers and location-based strategic decision-making.

Benefits for Professionals: Real-time satellite views • Accurate latitude/longitude coordinates • Regional state mapping • Proximity analysis • Business location intelligence • Logistics route planning • Market territory insights • Mobile-responsive interface • Strategic geographic data for regional proximity analysis and territorial divisions research

🌐 Geographic Coordinates of Nigeria

📍 LATITUDE
9.082°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
8.675°
East (E)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)9.082° N8.6753° E
Signed Decimal Degrees9.0828.6753
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)9° 4' 55" N8° 40' 31" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)9° 4.9199' N8° 40.5166' E

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Nigeria Today

🔥 SUNRISE
06:15 AM
🌅 SUNSET
06:32 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
12h 17m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
12:24 PM
Calculated for today (05 Sep 2026) from Nigeria’s geographic center coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 Nigeria’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
1,011 km
(628 mi) • Nigeria's center is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DISTANCE FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
954 km
(593 mi) • Nigeria's center is in the eastern hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
9.082° S, 171.325° W
The point exactly opposite Nigeria's center through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Nigeria, you'd surface nearest to Fale old settlement, Tokelau, about 35 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of Nigeria

📍 Location Details

CountryNigeria
ContinentAfrica
CapitalAbuja
Country CodeNGA
Time Zone+01:00

📈 Area & Population

Population232,050,766
Area (km²)923,768.00 km²
Area (mi²)356,668.67 mi²
Pop. Density254.79 /km²
Elevation482 m / 1,581 ft

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Border Analysis

🗺️ Border & Territory Information

Land Borders: 4 countries
Geographic Status: 🌊 Coastal Nation

📐 Geographic Size Analysis

Total Area: 923,768 km² (356,669 mi²)
🟢 Land: 910,768 km² (351,649 mi²) - 98.6%
🔵 Water: 13,000 km² (5,019 mi²) - 1.4%
🌍 World Share: 0.611% of Earth's land surface
🏆 Area Rank: #32 largest country in the world
👥 Population Rank: #6 of 249 countries worldwide
🌐 Regional Rank: #1 of 58 in Africa

✈️ Distance & Flight Time Calculator

Find the aerial distance from Nigeria to all neighboring countries — measured capital city to capital city using the Haversine great-circle formula (the shortest path across Earth's surface). Each row shows the straight-line distance in both kilometers (km) and miles (mi), plus an estimated flight time calculated at a standard commercial cruise speed of 900 km/h.

Use this Nigeria flight distance calculator to plan international travel, estimate fuel costs for charter flights, compare cross-border shipping routes and research how far Nigeria is from its neighbors. Click the 🗺️ map link on any row to view the route visually on Google Maps.

Neighboring CountryDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Flight TimeMap
Benin
Capital: Porto-Novo
W698 km434 mi~ 47m🗺️ View
Cameroon
Capital: Yaounde
SE447 km278 mi~ 30m🗺️ View
Chad
Capital: N'Djamena
NE1,302 km809 mi~ 1h 27m🗺️ View
Niger
Capital: Niamey
N950 km590 mi~ 1h 3m🗺️ View

Note: Distances are calculated as straight-line (great circle) distances between capital cities. Actual flight routes and times may vary based on air traffic, wind conditions and routing.

🗺️ GPS Coordinates of Major States in Nigeria

Below are the precise geographic coordinates (latitude, longitude and elevation), plus straight-line distance from Abuja, Nigeria's national capital, for the largest states/provinces in Nigeria. Use these coordinates for routing, location intelligence and GIS mapping.

State / RegionLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from National CapitalMap & Coords
Kano State11.7471° N8.5247° E458 m297 km🗺 View Map
Lagos6.6137° N3.3553° E35 m647 km🗺 View Map
Katsina State12.3797° N7.6306° E512 m384 km🗺 View Map
Kaduna State10.3764° N7.7095° E672 m179 km🗺 View Map
Oyo State8.1574° N3.6147° E335 m566 km🗺 View Map
Rivers State4.8396° N6.9112° E13 m510 km🗺 View Map
Niger State9.9309° N5.5983° E289 m350 km🗺 View Map
Benue State7.3369° N8.7404° E142 m194 km🗺 View Map
Jigawa State11.719° N9.3578° E448 m303 km🗺 View Map
Borno State11.8846° N13.152° E317 m580 km🗺 View Map

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Nigeria

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the most populous cities in Nigeria, along with each city's aerial distance from Abuja, Nigeria's national capital. Handy for travel planning, delivery zone mapping and pinpointing locations on GPS devices or GIS software.

City NameStateLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from National CapitalMap & Coords
LagosLagos6.4541° N3.3947° E11 m651 km🗺 View Map
KanoKano State12.0001° N8.5167° E484 m325 km🗺 View Map
IbadanOyo State7.3776° N3.9059° E181 m558 km🗺 View Map
AbujaFCT9.0579° N7.4951° E476 m130 km🗺 View Map
Port HarcourtRivers State4.7774° N7.0134° E16 m513 km🗺 View Map
KadunaKaduna State10.5264° N7.4388° E626 m210 km🗺 View Map
Benin CityEdo State6.3382° N5.6258° E88 m454 km🗺 View Map
OnitshaAnambra6.1498° N6.7857° E57 m387 km🗺 View Map
AbaAbia State5.1066° N7.3667° E64 m465 km🗺 View Map
MaiduguriBorno State11.8469° N13.1571° E325 m578 km🗺 View Map
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🗺️ Complete Guide to Nigeria Map & Geographic Intelligence

📍 Understanding Nigeria Geography

The interactive map of Nigeria provides real-time satellite imagery combined with accurate geographic coordinates, enabling precise location intelligence for business professionals and strategic planners. This comprehensive mapping solution integrates territorial boundaries, regional divisions and GPS positioning data essential for logistics optimization, market territory analysis and location-based decision-making.

Geographic coordinates displayed include latitude and longitude values measured in decimal degrees, providing the exact center point of Nigeria's territory. These coordinates serve as critical reference data for GPS navigation systems, geographic information systems (GIS), spatial database management and location-based service development.

🎯 Business Applications of Nigeria Maps

  • Logistics Planning: Optimize shipping routes, warehouse locations and distribution networks across Nigeria
  • Market Territory Analysis: Define sales regions, analyze market coverage and identify expansion opportunities
  • Site Selection: Evaluate potential business locations using geographic intelligence and proximity data
  • Supply Chain Management: Track shipments, monitor transportation corridors and analyze delivery zones
  • Competitive Intelligence: Map competitor locations, analyze geographic market share and identify underserved areas
  • Risk Assessment: Evaluate geographic risk factors including natural hazards, political boundaries and infrastructure accessibility

🌐 Geographic Data & Coordinate Systems

The latitude and longitude coordinates presented on the Nigeria map utilize the WGS84 (World Geodetic System 1984) standard, ensuring compatibility with GPS devices, mapping software and international mapping platforms. Coordinates are displayed in decimal degrees format for precision and universal compatibility.

📊 Geographic Data Specifications:

  • Coordinate System: WGS84 (World Geodetic System 1984)
  • Format: Decimal Degrees (DD)
  • Precision: Up to 6 decimal places for meter-level accuracy
  • Hemisphere Indicators: N/S for latitude, E/W for longitude
  • Map Projection: Mercator projection for web mapping

💡 Strategic Location Intelligence

  • Regional Proximity: Analyze neighboring countries for cross-border business opportunities and trade corridors
  • State/Province Mapping: Understand internal territorial divisions for regional market strategies
  • Distance Calculations: Measure aerial distances between locations for logistics cost estimation
  • Timezone Alignment: Coordinate operations across regions considering time differences
  • Infrastructure Mapping: Identify major cities, transportation hubs and communication networks
  • Market Density Analysis: Visualize population centers and economic activity zones

💡 Pro Tip: Use the interactive map's zoom and pan features to explore specific regions of Nigeria. Click on neighboring countries to quickly access their geographic data for comparative territorial analysis and regional market research!

🌟 Key Features of Our Nigeria Mapping Solution

  • State/Region Access: Navigate to internal territorial divisions instantly
  • Free Geographic Data: No registration or payment required
  • Professional Tool: Ideal for business logistics, market research and strategic planning
  • Cross-Referenced Data: Links to population, timezone and national symbols data
  • API Integration Ready: Coordinates compatible with all major mapping platforms

Frequently Asked Questions About Nigeria Maps ❓

📍 What are the exact coordinates of Nigeria?

The geographic center of Nigeria is located at approximately 9.082° N (Latitude) and 8.675° E (Longitude). These coordinates use the WGS84 datum and provide the central reference point for geographic information systems and GPS navigation.

🗺️ How can I use Nigeria map data for business?

Business professionals use Nigeria mapping data for logistics optimization, market territory analysis, site selection, supply chain management and competitive intelligence. The geographic coordinates enable precise location tracking, while the interactive map helps visualize regional markets, transportation corridors and strategic business locations across Nigeria.

🌍 Which countries border Nigeria?

You can explore countries near Nigeria by clicking on our Nearby Countries section. The sidebar also displays Map Of Other Countries showing neighboring nations within close geographic proximity, perfect for analyzing regional trade opportunities and cross-border business strategies.

📊 Can I see states and regions within Nigeria?

Yes! Visit our Nigeria States & Regions page to explore internal territorial divisions including provinces, states and administrative regions. This data is essential for regional market segmentation, territory management and localized business strategies within Nigeria.

⏰ What timezone is Nigeria in?

Nigeria operates in UTC+01:00. For detailed timezone information, current local time and daylight saving time schedules, visit our Nigeria Profile page. Timezone data is critical for coordinating international business operations, scheduling meetings and planning logistics across regions.

📱 Is the Nigeria map mobile-friendly?

Absolutely! Our Nigeria interactive map is fully optimized for mobile devices including smartphones and tablets. The responsive design ensures perfect viewing on all screen sizes with touch-friendly controls for zoom, pan and navigation. Access critical geographic intelligence on-the-go for field operations, sales territory management and location-based decision-making.

🔍 What other geographic data is available for Nigeria?

Beyond maps, we provide comprehensive data for Nigeria including population statistics, land area measurements, GDP/economic indicators, currency exchange rates, timezone offsets, national symbols, capital city information, ISO country codes, dialing codes, internet domains and neighboring country analysis. Visit the Nigeria main profile for complete business intelligence data.

📊 What does the Geographic Profile of Nigeria show?

The Geographic Profile section summarizes Nigeria's key location facts in one place — continent, capital, country code and time zone, alongside population, total area in km² and mi², population density and elevation. It's a quick-reference snapshot for researchers, students and business users who need core geographic data without digging through multiple pages.

📍 Where can I find GPS coordinates for states and cities in Nigeria?

Scroll down to the GPS Coordinates of Major States and GPS Coordinates of Major Cities tables on this page. Both list the largest states/provinces and cities in Nigeria ranked by population, with precise latitude/longitude values and direct links to each location's own satellite map — useful for routing, GIS integration and location intelligence work.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in Nigeria today?

Today, measured from Nigeria's geographic center, sunrise is at 06:15 AM and sunset is at 06:32 PM, giving a day length of 12h 17m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above. Note that a large country may span several time zones or sunrise/sunset times depending on the region.

📍 How far is Nigeria from the Equator?

Nigeria's geographic center is approximately 1,011 km (628 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere, and about 954 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Nigeria?

The antipodal point of Nigeria's geographic center — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's core — falls nearest to Fale old settlement, Tokelau, roughly 35 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named place.