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Current Date And Time In Damasak, Nigeria

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
08:35:06 WAT
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 13,874
District: Mobbar

🌎 Damasak, Borno State, Nigeria – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Damasak, 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 Damasak — 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

Damasak, Borno State Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameDamasak
District / CountyMobbar
StateBorno State
CountryNigeria
ContinentAfrica
Demographics & Area
Total Population13,874
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Borno State#14 of 24 cities with population data
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 Meter313
In Feet1,027
GPS Coordinates
Latitude13.11
Longitude12.51
Decimal Degrees (DD)13.105° N 12.509° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)13° 6' 19" N 12° 30' 31" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)13° 6.31' N 12° 30.51' E
Location Context
Distance to Borno State Capital157 km South-Southeast of Maiduguri
Nearest City in Another CountryDiffa, Niger (26 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🔥 05:56 AM
Sunset🌅 06:33 PM
Day Length12h 37m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Africa/Lagos

Damasak – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Damasak, Borno State

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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Damasak

The latitude and longitude of Damasak pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 313 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Damasak on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Damasak

Damasak 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 Damasak

Payments and pricing in Damasak 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. › Damasak exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Damasak

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

📊 Damasak's Standing Within Borno State

By recorded population, Damasak ranks #14 of 24 cities in Borno State. It lies about 157 km South-Southeast 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 Damasak

📊 How This Damasak Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Damasak

👥 What is the population of Damasak?

Damasak has a recorded population of approximately 13,874 people. That places it #14 of 24 cities with population data in Borno State. Browse more cities in Borno State for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Damasak in?

Damasak sits within Mobbar, is part of Borno State in Nigeria. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Damasak in?

Damasak keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 05:56 AM and sets around 06:33 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Damasak?

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

📍 How far is Damasak from the state capital?

Damasak is about 157 km South-Southeast of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State. See cities near Damasak for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Damasak lands you closest to Diffa, Niger, about 26 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Damasak sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.