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Shani, Borno State, Nigeria – Nigeria Flag

Current Date And Time In Shani, Nigeria

Thursday, 20 August 2026
06:22:00 WAT
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 14,305
District: Shani

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Shani, 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 Shani — 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

Shani, Borno State Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameShani
District / CountyShani
StateBorno State
CountryNigeria
ContinentAfrica
Demographics & Area
Total Population14,305
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Borno State#12 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 Meter239
In Feet784
GPS Coordinates
Latitude10.22
Longitude12.06
Decimal Degrees (DD)10.218° N 12.061° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)10° 13' 6" N 12° 3' 38" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)10° 13.09' N 12° 3.64' E
Location Context
Distance to Borno State Capital217 km North-Northeast of Maiduguri
Nearest City in Another CountryGaroua, Cameroon (179 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🔥 06:01 AM
Sunset🌅 06:28 PM
Day Length12h 27m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Africa/Lagos

Shani – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Shani, Borno State

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

The latitude and longitude of Shani pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 239 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Shani on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Shani

Shani 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 Shani

Payments and pricing in Shani 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. › Shani exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Shani

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

📊 Shani's Standing Within Borno State

By recorded population, Shani ranks #12 of 24 cities in Borno State. It lies about 217 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 Shani

📊 How This Shani Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Shani 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 Shani 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 Shani. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Shani

👥 What is the population of Shani?

Shani has a recorded population of approximately 14,305 people. That places it #12 of 24 cities with population data in Borno State. Browse more cities in Borno State for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Shani in?

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

🕐 What time zone is Shani in?

Shani keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:01 AM and sets around 06:28 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Shani?

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

📍 How far is Shani from the state capital?

Shani is about 217 km North-Northeast of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State. See cities near Shani for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Shani lands you closest to Garoua, Cameroon, about 179 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Shani sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.