Current Date And Time In Katsina-Ala, Nigeria
Friday, 31 July 2026
15:10:48 WAT
State: Benue State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 36,722
District: Katsina-Ala
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Katsina-Ala, 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 Katsina-Ala — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Katsina-Ala | |
| District / County | Katsina-Ala | |
| State | Benue State | |
| Country | Nigeria | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 36,722 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Benue State | #3 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 | 152 | |
| In Feet | 499 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 7.17 | |
| Longitude | 9.28 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 7.169° N 9.285° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 7° 10' 10" N 9° 17' 5" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 7° 10.16' N 9° 17.08' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Benue State Capital | 105 km Northwest of Makurdi | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Wum, Cameroon (123 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 | 🌅 06:43 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 28m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lagos |
Katsina-Ala is a city situated in Benue State, Nigeria, within Africa. It falls under Katsina-Ala, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Katsina-Ala 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
The latitude and longitude of Katsina-Ala pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 152 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Katsina-Ala on the map
Katsina-Ala 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 Katsina-Ala 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. › Katsina-Ala exchange rates
To ring a number in Katsina-Ala 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 Katsina-Ala and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Katsina-Ala ranks #3 of 12 cities in Benue State. It lies about 105 km 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 Katsina-Ala
Katsina-Ala has a recorded population of approximately 36,722 people. That places it #3 of 12 cities with population data in Benue State. Browse more cities in Benue State for comparison.
Katsina-Ala sits within Katsina-Ala, is part of Benue State in Nigeria. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Katsina-Ala keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:15 AM and sets around 06:43 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Katsina-Ala price in Nigerian naira (NGN), written with the symbol ₦. Check live rates on our Katsina-Ala currency page.
Katsina-Ala is about 105 km Northwest of Makurdi, the capital of Benue State. See cities near Katsina-Ala for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Katsina-Ala lands you closest to Wum, Cameroon, about 123 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Katsina-Ala sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
