Current Date And Time In Arochukwu, Nigeria
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
09:45:48 WAT
State: Abia State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 10,776
District: Arochukwu
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Arochukwu, 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 Arochukwu — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Arochukwu | |
| District / County | Arochukwu | |
| State | Abia State | |
| Country | Nigeria | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 10,776 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Abia State | #6 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 | 82 | |
| In Feet | 269 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 5.39 | |
| Longitude | 7.91 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 5.389° N 7.912° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 5° 23' 22" N 7° 54' 44" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 5° 23.36' N 7° 54.74' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Abia State Capital | 49 km West-Northwest of Umuahia | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Mundemba, Cameroon (117 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 | 🔥 06:23 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:43 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 20m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lagos |
Arochukwu is a city situated in Abia State, Nigeria, within Africa. It falls under Arochukwu, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Arochukwu 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 Arochukwu pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 82 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Arochukwu on the map
Arochukwu 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 Arochukwu 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. › Arochukwu exchange rates
To ring a number in Arochukwu 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 Arochukwu and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Arochukwu ranks #6 of 6 cities in Abia State. It lies about 49 km West-Northwest 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 Arochukwu
Arochukwu has a recorded population of approximately 10,776 people. That places it #6 of 6 cities with population data in Abia State. Browse more cities in Abia State for comparison.
Arochukwu sits within Arochukwu, is part of Abia State in Nigeria. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Arochukwu keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:23 AM and sets around 06:43 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Arochukwu price in Nigerian naira (NGN), written with the symbol ₦. Check live rates on our Arochukwu currency page.
Arochukwu is about 49 km West-Northwest of Umuahia, the capital of Abia State. See cities near Arochukwu for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Arochukwu lands you closest to Mundemba, Cameroon, about 117 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Arochukwu sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
