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Current Date And Time In Buruku, Nigeria

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
20:25:48 WAT
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
District: Bukuru

🌎 Buruku, Benue State, Nigeria – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Buruku, a city in Benue State, Nigeria in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Buruku — 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

Buruku, Benue State Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameBuruku
District / CountyBukuru
StateBenue State
CountryNigeria
ContinentAfrica
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
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 Meter93
In Feet305
GPS Coordinates
Latitude7.46
Longitude9.2
Decimal Degrees (DD)7.46° N 9.205° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)7° 27' 35" N 9° 12' 16" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)7° 27.58' N 9° 12.27' E
Location Context
Distance to Benue State Capital81 km West-Northwest of Makurdi
Nearest City in Another CountryWum, Cameroon (153 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🔥 06:15 AM
Sunset🌅 06:40 PM
Day Length12h 25m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Africa/Lagos

Buruku – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Buruku, Benue State

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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Buruku

The latitude and longitude of Buruku pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 93 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Buruku on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Buruku

Buruku 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 Buruku

Payments and pricing in Buruku 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. › Buruku exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Buruku

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

📊 Buruku's Standing Within Benue State

It lies about 81 km West-Northwest of Makurdi, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Benue State market. › Cities near Buruku

📊 How This Buruku Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Buruku 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 Buruku to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Benue State market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Buruku. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Buruku

🏛 Which state and district is Buruku in?

Buruku sits within Bukuru, is part of Benue State in Nigeria. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Buruku in?

Buruku keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:15 AM and sets around 06:40 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Buruku?

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

📍 How far is Buruku from the state capital?

Buruku is about 81 km West-Northwest of Makurdi, the capital of Benue State. See cities near Buruku for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Buruku lands you closest to Wum, Cameroon, about 153 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Buruku sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.