Current Date And Time In Birniwa, Nigeria
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
07:03:39 WAT
State: Jigawa State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 9,334
District: Biriniwa
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Birniwa, a city in Jigawa State, Nigeria in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Birniwa — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Birniwa | |
| District / County | Biriniwa | |
| State | Jigawa State | |
| Country | Nigeria | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 9,334 | |
| Area | 1,567.00 km² (605.02 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Jigawa State | #13 of 15 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 | 353 | |
| In Feet | 1,158 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 12.79 | |
| Longitude | 10.24 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 12.791° N 10.236° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 12° 47' 27" N 10° 14' 10" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 12° 47.44' N 10° 14.17' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Jigawa State Capital | 151 km Southwest of Dutse | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Dungas, Niger (101 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 | 🔥 06:05 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:42 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 36m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lagos |
Birniwa is a city situated in Jigawa State, Nigeria, within Africa. It falls under Biriniwa, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Birniwa 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 Jigawa State
The latitude and longitude of Birniwa pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 353 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Birniwa on the map
Birniwa 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 Birniwa 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. › Birniwa exchange rates
To ring a number in Birniwa 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 Birniwa and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Birniwa ranks #13 of 15 cities in Jigawa State. It lies about 151 km Southwest of Dutse, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Jigawa State market. › Cities near Birniwa
Birniwa has a recorded population of approximately 9,334 people. That places it #13 of 15 cities with population data in Jigawa State. Browse more cities in Jigawa State for comparison.
Birniwa spans approximately 1,567.00 square kilometers (605.02 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Birniwa sits within Biriniwa, is part of Jigawa State in Nigeria. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Birniwa keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:05 AM and sets around 06:42 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Birniwa price in Nigerian naira (NGN), written with the symbol ₦. Check live rates on our Birniwa currency page.
Birniwa is about 151 km Southwest of Dutse, the capital of Jigawa State. See cities near Birniwa for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Birniwa lands you closest to Dungas, Niger, about 101 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Birniwa sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
