Current Date And Time In Abak, Nigeria
Thursday, 13 August 2026
22:47:25 WAT
State: Akwa Ibom State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 12,562
District: Abak
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Abak, a city in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Abak — 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 | Abak | |
| District / County | Abak | |
| State | Akwa Ibom State | |
| Country | Nigeria | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 12,562 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Akwa Ibom State | #6 of 7 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 | 56 | |
| In Feet | 184 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 4.98 | |
| Longitude | 7.79 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 4.982° N 7.789° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 4° 58' 56" N 7° 47' 21" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 4° 58.94' N 7° 47.35' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Akwa Ibom State Capital | 18 km East-Northeast of Uyo | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Mundemba, Cameroon (120 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 19m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lagos |
Abak is a city situated in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, within Africa. It falls under Abak, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Abak 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 Akwa Ibom State
The latitude and longitude of Abak pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 56 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Abak on the map
Abak 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 Abak 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. › Abak exchange rates
To ring a number in Abak 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 Abak and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Abak ranks #6 of 7 cities in Akwa Ibom State. It lies about 18 km East-Northeast of Uyo, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Akwa Ibom State market. › Cities near Abak
Abak has a recorded population of approximately 12,562 people. That places it #6 of 7 cities with population data in Akwa Ibom State. Browse more cities in Akwa Ibom State for comparison.
Abak sits within Abak, is part of Akwa Ibom State in Nigeria. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Abak 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 Abak price in Nigerian naira (NGN), written with the symbol ₦. Check live rates on our Abak currency page.
Abak is about 18 km East-Northeast of Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State. See cities near Abak for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Abak lands you closest to Mundemba, Cameroon, about 120 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Abak sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
