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Current Date And Time In Kauru, Nigeria

Thursday, 13 August 2026
00:25:51 WAT
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
District: Kauru

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Kauru, 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 Kauru — 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

Kauru, Kaduna State Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameKauru
District / CountyKauru
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 Meter649
In Feet2,129
GPS Coordinates
Latitude10.58
Longitude8.15
Decimal Degrees (DD)10.576° N 8.151° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)10° 34' 34" N 8° 9' 3" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)10° 34.56' N 8° 9.06' E
Location Context
Distance to Kaduna State Capital78 km West of Kaduna
Nearest City in Another CountryMagaria, Niger (282 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🌅 06:48 PM
Day Length12h 31m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Africa/Lagos

Kauru – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Kauru, Kaduna State

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

The latitude and longitude of Kauru pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 649 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Kauru on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Kauru

Kauru 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 Kauru

Payments and pricing in Kauru 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. › Kauru exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Kauru

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

📊 Kauru's Standing Within Kaduna State

It lies about 78 km West 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 Kauru

📊 How This Kauru Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Kauru

📐 How large is Kauru in square kilometers?

Kauru spans approximately 2,810.00 square kilometers (1,084.95 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Kauru in?

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

🕐 What time zone is Kauru in?

Kauru keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:16 AM and sets around 06:48 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Kauru?

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

📍 How far is Kauru from the state capital?

Kauru is about 78 km West of Kaduna, the capital of Kaduna State. See cities near Kauru for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Kauru lands you closest to Magaria, Niger, about 282 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Kauru sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.