Current Date And Time In Ochobo, Nigeria
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
05:41:49 WAT
State: Benue State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 8,567
District: Ohimini
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Ochobo, 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 Ochobo — 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 | Ochobo | |
| District / County | Ohimini | |
| State | Benue State | |
| Country | Nigeria | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 8,567 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Benue State | #11 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 | 127 | |
| In Feet | 417 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 7.18 | |
| Longitude | 7.98 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 7.18° N 7.982° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 7° 10' 50" N 7° 58' 57" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 7° 10.83' N 7° 58.94' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Benue State Capital | 86 km Northeast of Makurdi | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Mamfe, Cameroon (217 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 | 🔥 06:20 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:45 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 24m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lagos |
Ochobo is a city situated in Benue State, Nigeria, within Africa. It falls under Ohimini, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Ochobo as a Populated Place. 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 Ochobo pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 127 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Ochobo on the map
Ochobo 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 Ochobo 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. › Ochobo exchange rates
To ring a number in Ochobo 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 Ochobo and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Ochobo ranks #11 of 12 cities in Benue State. It lies about 86 km Northeast 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 Ochobo
Ochobo has a recorded population of approximately 8,567 people. That places it #11 of 12 cities with population data in Benue State. Browse more cities in Benue State for comparison.
Ochobo sits within Ohimini, is part of Benue State in Nigeria. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Ochobo keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:20 AM and sets around 06:45 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Ochobo price in Nigerian naira (NGN), written with the symbol ₦. Check live rates on our Ochobo currency page.
Ochobo is about 86 km Northeast of Makurdi, the capital of Benue State. See cities near Ochobo for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Ochobo lands you closest to Mamfe, Cameroon, about 217 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Ochobo sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
