Current Date And Time In Askira, Nigeria
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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Askira, a city in Borno State, Nigeria in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Askira — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Askira | |
| District / County | Askira-Uba | |
| State | Borno State | |
| Country | Nigeria | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| 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 | 467 | |
| In Feet | 1,532 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 10.65 | |
| Longitude | 12.91 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 10.651° N 12.909° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 10° 39' 3" N 12° 54' 32" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 10° 39.05' N 12° 54.53' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Borno State Capital | 136 km North-Northeast of Maiduguri | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Mokolo, Cameroon (98 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 | 🔥 05:57 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:25 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 28m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lagos |
Askira is a city situated in Borno State, Nigeria, within Africa. It falls under Askira-Uba, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Askira 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 Borno State
The latitude and longitude of Askira pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 467 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Askira on the map
Askira 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 Askira 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. › Askira exchange rates
To ring a number in Askira 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 Askira and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
It lies about 136 km North-Northeast of Maiduguri, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Borno State market. › Cities near Askira
Askira sits within Askira-Uba, is part of Borno State in Nigeria. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Askira keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 05:57 AM and sets around 06:25 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Askira price in Nigerian naira (NGN), written with the symbol ₦. Check live rates on our Askira currency page.
Askira is about 136 km North-Northeast of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State. See cities near Askira for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Askira lands you closest to Mokolo, Cameroon, about 98 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Askira sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
