Current Date And Time In Uyo, Nigeria
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
14:48:54 WAT
State: Akwa Ibom State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 436,606
District: Uyo
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Uyo, 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 Uyo — 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 | Uyo | |
| District / County | Uyo | |
| State | Akwa Ibom State | |
| Country | Nigeria | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 436,606 | |
| Area | 362.00 km² (139.77 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in Akwa Ibom State | #1 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 | 45 | |
| In Feet | 148 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 5.05 | |
| Longitude | 7.93 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 5.051° N 7.934° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 5° 3' 5" N 7° 56' 1" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 5° 3.08' N 7° 56.01' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Mundemba, Cameroon (105 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 | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 520221 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lagos | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1987-09-23 |
Uyo is a city situated in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, within Africa. It falls under Uyo, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Uyo as a State / Province Capital. 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 Uyo pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 45 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Uyo on the map
Uyo 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 Uyo 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. › Uyo exchange rates
To ring a number in Uyo 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 Uyo and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Uyo ranks #1 of 7 cities in Akwa Ibom State. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Akwa Ibom State market. › Cities near Uyo
Uyo has a recorded population of approximately 436,606 people. That places it #1 of 7 cities with population data in Akwa Ibom State. Browse more cities in Akwa Ibom State for comparison.
Uyo spans approximately 362.00 square kilometers (139.77 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Uyo sits within Uyo, is part of Akwa Ibom State in Nigeria. It is classified as a State / Province Capital.
Uyo 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 Uyo price in Nigerian naira (NGN), written with the symbol ₦. Check live rates on our Uyo currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Uyo lands you closest to Mundemba, Cameroon, about 105 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Uyo sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
