Current Date And Time In Benisheikh, Nigeria
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
11:22:45 WAT
State: Borno State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 9,825
District: Kaga
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Benisheikh, 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 Benisheikh — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Benisheikh | |
| District / County | Kaga | |
| State | Borno State | |
| Country | Nigeria | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 9,825 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Borno State | #18 of 24 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 | 351 | |
| In Feet | 1,152 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 11.81 | |
| Longitude | 12.49 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 11.809° N 12.492° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 11° 48' 33" N 12° 29' 29" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 11° 48.55' N 12° 29.49' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Borno State Capital | 73 km East of Maiduguri | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Maïné Soroa, Niger (164 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 | 🌅 06:32 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 34m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lagos |
Benisheikh is a city situated in Borno State, Nigeria, within Africa. It falls under Kaga, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Benisheikh 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 Benisheikh pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 351 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Benisheikh on the map
Benisheikh 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 Benisheikh 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. › Benisheikh exchange rates
To ring a number in Benisheikh 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 Benisheikh and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Benisheikh ranks #18 of 24 cities in Borno State. It lies about 73 km East 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 Benisheikh
Benisheikh has a recorded population of approximately 9,825 people. That places it #18 of 24 cities with population data in Borno State. Browse more cities in Borno State for comparison.
Benisheikh sits within Kaga, is part of Borno State in Nigeria. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Benisheikh keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 05:57 AM and sets around 06:32 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Benisheikh price in Nigerian naira (NGN), written with the symbol ₦. Check live rates on our Benisheikh currency page.
Benisheikh is about 73 km East of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State. See cities near Benisheikh for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Benisheikh lands you closest to Maïné Soroa, Niger, about 164 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Benisheikh sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
