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Current Date And Time In Itu, Nigeria

Thursday, 13 August 2026
03:46:10 WAT
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 36,358
District: Itu

🌎 Itu, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Itu, 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 Itu — 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

Itu, Akwa Ibom State Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameItu
District / CountyItu
StateAkwa Ibom State
CountryNigeria
ContinentAfrica
Demographics & Area
Total Population36,358
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Akwa Ibom State#4 of 7 cities with population data
Currency
NameNigerian Naira
Code ISO-4217NGN
Symbol
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+234
International Exit Prefix009
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.ng
Elevation
In Meter32
In Feet105
GPS Coordinates
Latitude5.2
Longitude7.98
Decimal Degrees (DD)5.201° N 7.984° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)5° 12' 5" N 7° 59' 1" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)5° 12.08' N 7° 59.02' E
Location Context
Distance to Akwa Ibom State Capital18 km South-Southwest of Uyo
Nearest City in Another CountryMundemba, Cameroon (102 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🔥 06:22 AM
Sunset🌅 06:42 PM
Day Length12h 19m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Africa/Lagos

Itu – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Itu, Akwa Ibom State

Itu is a city situated in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, within Africa. It falls under Itu, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Itu 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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Itu

The latitude and longitude of Itu pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 32 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Itu on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Itu

Itu 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

💰 Currency Used in Itu

Payments and pricing in Itu 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. › Itu exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Itu

To ring a number in Itu 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 Itu and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Itu's Standing Within Akwa Ibom State

By recorded population, Itu ranks #4 of 7 cities in Akwa Ibom State. It lies about 18 km South-Southwest 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 Itu

📊 How This Itu Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Itu into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Itu to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Akwa Ibom State market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Itu. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Itu

👥 What is the population of Itu?

Itu has a recorded population of approximately 36,358 people. That places it #4 of 7 cities with population data in Akwa Ibom State. Browse more cities in Akwa Ibom State for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Itu in?

Itu sits within Itu, is part of Akwa Ibom State in Nigeria. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Itu in?

Itu keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:22 AM and sets around 06:42 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Itu?

Businesses and shops in Itu price in Nigerian naira (NGN), written with the symbol . Check live rates on our Itu currency page.

📍 How far is Itu from the state capital?

Itu is about 18 km South-Southwest of Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State. See cities near Itu for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Itu lands you closest to Mundemba, Cameroon, about 102 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Itu sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.