Current Date And Time In Gakem, Nigeria
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Gakem, a city in Cross River State, Nigeria in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Gakem — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Gakem | |
| State | Cross River State | |
| Country | Nigeria | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 5,865 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Cross River State | #9 of 9 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 | 162 | |
| In Feet | 532 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 6.77 | |
| Longitude | 8.99 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 6.77° N 8.991° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 6° 46' 11" N 8° 59' 28" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 6° 46.18' N 8° 59.47' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Cross River State Capital | 214 km South-Southwest of Calabar | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Mamfe, Cameroon (119 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 | 🔥 06:17 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:40 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 23m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lagos |
Gakem is a city situated in Cross River State, Nigeria, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Gakem 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 Cross River State
The latitude and longitude of Gakem pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 162 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Gakem on the map
Gakem 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 Gakem 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. › Gakem exchange rates
To ring a number in Gakem 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 Gakem and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Gakem ranks #9 of 9 cities in Cross River State. It lies about 214 km South-Southwest of Calabar, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Cross River State market. › Cities near Gakem
Gakem has a recorded population of approximately 5,865 people. That places it #9 of 9 cities with population data in Cross River State. Browse more cities in Cross River State for comparison.
Gakem is part of Cross River State in Nigeria. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Gakem keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:17 AM and sets around 06:40 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Gakem price in Nigerian naira (NGN), written with the symbol ₦. Check live rates on our Gakem currency page.
Gakem is about 214 km South-Southwest of Calabar, the capital of Cross River State. See cities near Gakem for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Gakem lands you closest to Mamfe, Cameroon, about 119 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Gakem sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
