Current Date And Time In Onitsha, Nigeria
Sunday, 26 July 2026
11:51:14 WAT
State: Anambra
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 1,553,000
District: Onitsha North
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Onitsha, a city in Anambra, Nigeria in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Onitsha — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Onitsha | |
| District / County | Onitsha North | |
| State | Anambra | |
| Country | Nigeria | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 1,553,000 | |
| Area | 36.19 km² (13.97 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Anambra | #1 of 12 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 | 57 | |
| In Feet | 187 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 6.15 | |
| Longitude | 6.79 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 6.15° N 6.786° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 6° 8' 59" N 6° 47' 8" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 6° 8.99' N 6° 47.14' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Anambra Capital | 32 km East-Northeast of Awka | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Mundemba, Cameroon (267 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 | 🔥 06:26 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:52 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 26m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 430... | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lagos | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1550-01-01 |
Onitsha is a city situated in Anambra, Nigeria, within Africa. It falls under Onitsha North, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Onitsha 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 Anambra
The latitude and longitude of Onitsha pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 57 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Onitsha on the map
Onitsha 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 Onitsha 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. › Onitsha exchange rates
To ring a number in Onitsha 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 Onitsha and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Onitsha ranks #1 of 12 cities in Anambra. It lies about 32 km East-Northeast of Awka, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Anambra market. › Cities near Onitsha
Onitsha has a recorded population of approximately 1,553,000 people. That places it #1 of 12 cities with population data in Anambra. Browse more cities in Anambra for comparison.
Onitsha spans approximately 36.19 square kilometers (13.97 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Onitsha keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:26 AM and sets around 06:52 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Onitsha price in Nigerian naira (NGN), written with the symbol ₦. Check live rates on our Onitsha currency page.
Onitsha is about 32 km East-Northeast of Awka, the capital of Anambra. See cities near Onitsha for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Onitsha lands you closest to Mundemba, Cameroon, about 267 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Onitsha sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
