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Current Date And Time In Gwiwa, Nigeria

Tuesday, 11 August 2026
22:35:43 WAT
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
District: Gwiwa

🌎 Gwiwa, Jigawa State, Nigeria – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Gwiwa, 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 Gwiwa — 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

Gwiwa, Jigawa State Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameGwiwa
District / CountyGwiwa
StateJigawa State
CountryNigeria
ContinentAfrica
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
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 Meter489
In Feet1,604
GPS Coordinates
Latitude12.78
Longitude8.34
Decimal Degrees (DD)12.782° N 8.337° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)12° 46' 54" N 8° 20' 14" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)12° 46.9' N 8° 20.23' E
Location Context
Distance to Jigawa State Capital158 km Southeast of Dutse
Nearest City in Another CountryMagaria, Niger (67 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🔥 06:13 AM
Sunset🌅 06:50 PM
Day Length12h 37m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Africa/Lagos

Gwiwa – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Gwiwa, Jigawa State

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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Gwiwa

The latitude and longitude of Gwiwa pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 489 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Gwiwa on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Gwiwa

Gwiwa 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 Gwiwa

Payments and pricing in Gwiwa 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. › Gwiwa exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Gwiwa

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

📊 Gwiwa's Standing Within Jigawa State

It lies about 158 km Southeast 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 Gwiwa

📊 How This Gwiwa Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Gwiwa 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 Gwiwa to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Jigawa State market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Gwiwa. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Gwiwa

🏛 Which state and district is Gwiwa in?

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

🕐 What time zone is Gwiwa in?

Gwiwa keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:13 AM and sets around 06:50 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Gwiwa?

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

📍 How far is Gwiwa from the state capital?

Gwiwa is about 158 km Southeast of Dutse, the capital of Jigawa State. See cities near Gwiwa for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Gwiwa lands you closest to Magaria, Niger, about 67 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Gwiwa sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.