Current Date And Time In Ikom, Nigeria
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
23:07:27 WAT
State: Cross River State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 79,103
District: Ikom
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Ikom, 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 Ikom — 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
| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Ikom | |
| District / County | Ikom | |
| State | Cross River State | |
| Country | Nigeria | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 79,103 | |
| Area | 1,961.00 km² (757.15 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Cross River State | #3 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 | 60 | |
| In Feet | 197 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 5.97 | |
| Longitude | 8.71 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 5.967° N 8.706° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 5° 58' 0" N 8° 42' 23" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 5° 58' N 8° 42.38' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Cross River State Capital | 120 km South-Southwest of Calabar | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Mamfe, Cameroon (71 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 | 🔥 06:19 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:41 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 21m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lagos |
Ikom is a city situated in Cross River State, Nigeria, within Africa. It falls under Ikom, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Ikom 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 Ikom pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 60 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Ikom on the map
Ikom 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 Ikom 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. › Ikom exchange rates
To ring a number in Ikom 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 Ikom and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Ikom ranks #3 of 9 cities in Cross River State. It lies about 120 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 Ikom
Ikom has a recorded population of approximately 79,103 people. That places it #3 of 9 cities with population data in Cross River State. Browse more cities in Cross River State for comparison.
Ikom spans approximately 1,961.00 square kilometers (757.15 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Ikom sits within Ikom, is part of Cross River State in Nigeria. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Ikom keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:19 AM and sets around 06:41 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Ikom price in Nigerian naira (NGN), written with the symbol ₦. Check live rates on our Ikom currency page.
Ikom is about 120 km South-Southwest of Calabar, the capital of Cross River State. See cities near Ikom for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Ikom lands you closest to Mamfe, Cameroon, about 71 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Ikom sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
