Current Date And Time In Gaya, Niger
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
10:59:48 WAT
State: Dosso Region
Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 61,533
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Gaya, a city in Dosso Region, Niger in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Gaya — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making
| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Gaya | |
| State | Dosso Region | |
| Country | Niger | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 61,533 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Dosso Region | #2 of 8 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | West African CFA Franc | |
| Code ISO-4217 | XOF | |
| Symbol | Fr | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +227 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .ne | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 177 | |
| In Feet | 581 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 11.88 | |
| Longitude | 3.45 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 11.884° N 3.449° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 11° 53' 4" N 3° 26' 57" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 11° 53.06' N 3° 26.95' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Dosso Region Capital | 132 km North-Northwest of Dosso | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Malanville, Benin (7 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:33 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:08 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 34m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Niamey |
Gaya is a city situated in Dosso Region, Niger, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Gaya as a District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Dosso Region
The latitude and longitude of Gaya pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 177 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Gaya on the map
Gaya runs on UTC +01:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Gaya run on West African CFA Franc (XOF), shown with the symbol Fr. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Gaya exchange rates
To ring a number in Gaya from outside Niger, dial +227 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Gaya and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Gaya ranks #2 of 8 cities in Dosso Region. It lies about 132 km North-Northwest of Dosso, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Dosso Region market. › Cities near Gaya
Gaya has a recorded population of approximately 61,533 people. That places it #2 of 8 cities with population data in Dosso Region. Browse more cities in Dosso Region for comparison.
Gaya is part of Dosso Region in Niger. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Gaya keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:33 AM and sets around 07:08 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Gaya price in West African CFA franc (XOF), written with the symbol Fr. Check live rates on our Gaya currency page.
Gaya is about 132 km North-Northwest of Dosso, the capital of Dosso Region. See cities near Gaya for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Gaya lands you closest to Malanville, Benin, about 7 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Gaya sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
