Current Date And Time In Eket, Nigeria
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
13:14:42 WAT
State: Akwa Ibom State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 25,569
District: Eket
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Eket, 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 Eket — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Eket | |
| District / County | Eket | |
| State | Akwa Ibom State | |
| Country | Nigeria | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 25,569 | |
| Area | 214.00 km² (82.63 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Akwa Ibom State | #5 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 | 30 | |
| In Feet | 98 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 4.64 | |
| Longitude | 7.92 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 4.642° N 7.924° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 4° 38' 32" N 7° 55' 28" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 4° 38.54' N 7° 55.46' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Akwa Ibom State Capital | 45 km North of Uyo | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Bamusso, Cameroon (110 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 | 🌅 06:42 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 19m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lagos |
Eket is a city situated in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, within Africa. It falls under Eket, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Eket 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 Eket pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 30 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Eket on the map
Eket 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 Eket 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. › Eket exchange rates
To ring a number in Eket 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 Eket and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Eket ranks #5 of 7 cities in Akwa Ibom State. It lies about 45 km North 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 Eket
Eket has a recorded population of approximately 25,569 people. That places it #5 of 7 cities with population data in Akwa Ibom State. Browse more cities in Akwa Ibom State for comparison.
Eket spans approximately 214.00 square kilometers (82.63 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Eket sits within Eket, is part of Akwa Ibom State in Nigeria. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Eket keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:23 AM and sets around 06:42 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Eket price in Nigerian naira (NGN), written with the symbol ₦. Check live rates on our Eket currency page.
Eket is about 45 km North of Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State. See cities near Eket for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Eket lands you closest to Bamusso, Cameroon, about 110 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Eket sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
