Current Date And Time In Aba, Nigeria
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
21:57:20 WAT
State: Abia State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 1,160,000
District: Aba South
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Aba, a city in Abia State, Nigeria in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Aba — 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 | Aba | |
| District / County | Aba South | |
| State | Abia State | |
| Country | Nigeria | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 1,160,000 | |
| Area | 72.00 km² (27.80 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Abia State | #1 of 6 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Nigerian Naira | |
| Code ISO-4217 | NGN | |
| Symbol | ₦ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +234 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 009 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .ng | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 64 | |
| In Feet | 210 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 5.11 | |
| Longitude | 7.37 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 5.107° N 7.367° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 5° 6' 24" N 7° 22' 0" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 5° 6.39' N 7° 22' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Abia State Capital | 49 km North-Northeast of Umuahia | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Mundemba, Cameroon (168 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 | 🔥 06:25 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:45 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 20m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 450 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lagos |
Aba is a city situated in Abia State, Nigeria, within Africa. It falls under Aba South, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Aba 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 Abia State
The latitude and longitude of Aba pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 64 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Aba on the map
Aba 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 Aba run on Nigerian Naira (NGN), shown with the symbol ₦. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Aba exchange rates
To ring a number in Aba from outside Nigeria, dial +234 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Aba and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Aba ranks #1 of 6 cities in Abia State. It lies about 49 km North-Northeast of Umuahia, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Abia State market. › Cities near Aba
Aba has a recorded population of approximately 1,160,000 people. That places it #1 of 6 cities with population data in Abia State. Browse more cities in Abia State for comparison.
Aba spans approximately 72.00 square kilometers (27.80 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Aba sits within Aba South, is part of Abia State in Nigeria. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Aba keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:25 AM and sets around 06:45 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Aba price in Nigerian naira (NGN), written with the symbol ₦. Check live rates on our Aba currency page.
Aba is about 49 km North-Northeast of Umuahia, the capital of Abia State. See cities near Aba for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Aba lands you closest to Mundemba, Cameroon, about 168 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Aba sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
