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Current Date And Time In Gwantu, Nigeria

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
23:06:07 WAT
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
District: Sanga

🌎 Gwantu, Kaduna State, Nigeria – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Gwantu, a city in Kaduna State, Nigeria in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Gwantu — 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

Gwantu, Kaduna State Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameGwantu
District / CountySanga
StateKaduna 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 Meter549
In Feet1,801
GPS Coordinates
Latitude9.23
Longitude8.46
Decimal Degrees (DD)9.229° N 8.458° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)9° 13' 44" N 8° 27' 29" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)9° 13.74' N 8° 27.48' E
Location Context
Distance to Kaduna State Capital182 km Northwest of Kaduna
Nearest City in Another CountryWum, Cameroon (363 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🔥 06:16 AM
Sunset🌅 06:45 PM
Day Length12h 29m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Africa/Lagos

Gwantu – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Gwantu, Kaduna State

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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Gwantu

The latitude and longitude of Gwantu pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 549 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Gwantu on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Gwantu

Gwantu 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 Gwantu

Payments and pricing in Gwantu 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. › Gwantu exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Gwantu

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

📊 Gwantu's Standing Within Kaduna State

It lies about 182 km Northwest of Kaduna, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Kaduna State market. › Cities near Gwantu

📊 How This Gwantu Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Gwantu

🏛 Which state and district is Gwantu in?

Gwantu sits within Sanga, is part of Kaduna State in Nigeria. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Gwantu in?

Gwantu keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:16 AM and sets around 06:45 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Gwantu?

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

📍 How far is Gwantu from the state capital?

Gwantu is about 182 km Northwest of Kaduna, the capital of Kaduna State. See cities near Gwantu for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Gwantu lands you closest to Wum, Cameroon, about 363 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Gwantu sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.