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Current Date And Time In Kaugama, Nigeria

Friday, 07 August 2026
08:25:44 WAT
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
District: Kaugama

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Kaugama, 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 Kaugama — 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

Kaugama, Jigawa State Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameKaugama
District / CountyKaugama
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 Meter366
In Feet1,201
GPS Coordinates
Latitude12.47
Longitude9.74
Decimal Degrees (DD)12.474° N 9.737° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)12° 28' 28" N 9° 44' 12" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)12° 28.46' N 9° 44.2' E
Location Context
Distance to Jigawa State Capital91 km South-Southwest of Dutse
Nearest City in Another CountryDungas, Niger (78 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🔥 06:07 AM
Sunset🌅 06:46 PM
Day Length12h 39m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Africa/Lagos

Kaugama – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Kaugama, Jigawa State

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

The latitude and longitude of Kaugama pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 366 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Kaugama on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Kaugama

Kaugama 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 Kaugama

Payments and pricing in Kaugama 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. › Kaugama exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Kaugama

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

📊 Kaugama's Standing Within Jigawa State

It lies about 91 km South-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 Kaugama

📊 How This Kaugama Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Kaugama 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 Kaugama 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 Kaugama. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Kaugama

🏛 Which state and district is Kaugama in?

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

🕐 What time zone is Kaugama in?

Kaugama keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:07 AM and sets around 06:46 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Kaugama?

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

📍 How far is Kaugama from the state capital?

Kaugama is about 91 km South-Southwest of Dutse, the capital of Jigawa State. See cities near Kaugama for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Kaugama lands you closest to Dungas, Niger, about 78 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Kaugama sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.