Current Date And Time In Gumel, Nigeria
Friday, 07 August 2026
08:25:48 WAT
State: Jigawa State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 42,742
District: Gumel
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Gumel, 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 Gumel — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Gumel | |
| District / County | Gumel | |
| State | Jigawa State | |
| Country | Nigeria | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 42,742 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Jigawa State | #3 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 | 369 | |
| In Feet | 1,211 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 12.63 | |
| Longitude | 9.39 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 12.627° N 9.388° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 12° 37' 37" N 9° 23' 17" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 12° 37.61' N 9° 23.28' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Jigawa State Capital | 97 km South of Dutse | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Dungas, Niger (49 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 | 🔥 06:08 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:48 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 39m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 732102 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lagos | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1700-01-01 |
Gumel is a city situated in Jigawa State, Nigeria, within Africa. It falls under Gumel, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Gumel 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 Gumel pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 369 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Gumel on the map
Gumel 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 Gumel 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. › Gumel exchange rates
To ring a number in Gumel 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 Gumel and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Gumel ranks #3 of 15 cities in Jigawa State. It lies about 97 km South 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 Gumel
Gumel has a recorded population of approximately 42,742 people. That places it #3 of 15 cities with population data in Jigawa State. Browse more cities in Jigawa State for comparison.
Gumel sits within Gumel, is part of Jigawa State in Nigeria. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Gumel keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:08 AM and sets around 06:48 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Gumel price in Nigerian naira (NGN), written with the symbol ₦. Check live rates on our Gumel currency page.
Gumel is about 97 km South of Dutse, the capital of Jigawa State. See cities near Gumel for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Gumel lands you closest to Dungas, Niger, about 49 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Gumel sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
