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Current Date And Time In Makera, Nigeria

Monday, 10 August 2026
18:06:18 WAT
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
District: Kaduna South

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Makera, 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 Makera — 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

Makera, Kaduna State Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameMakera
District / CountyKaduna South
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 Meter604
In Feet1,982
GPS Coordinates
Latitude10.47
Longitude7.41
Decimal Degrees (DD)10.471° N 7.41° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)10° 28' 17" N 7° 24' 37" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)10° 28.28' N 7° 24.62' E
Location Context
Distance to Kaduna State Capital7 km North-Northeast of Kaduna
Nearest City in Another CountryMadarounfa, Niger (317 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🔥 06:19 AM
Sunset🌅 06:52 PM
Day Length12h 32m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Africa/Lagos

Makera – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Makera, Kaduna State

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

The latitude and longitude of Makera pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 604 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Makera on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Makera

Makera 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 Makera

Payments and pricing in Makera 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. › Makera exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Makera

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

📊 Makera's Standing Within Kaduna State

It lies about 7 km North-Northeast 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 Makera

📊 How This Makera Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Makera

🏛 Which state and district is Makera in?

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

🕐 What time zone is Makera in?

Makera keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:19 AM and sets around 06:52 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Makera?

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

📍 How far is Makera from the state capital?

Makera is about 7 km North-Northeast of Kaduna, the capital of Kaduna State. See cities near Makera for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Makera lands you closest to Madarounfa, Niger, about 317 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Makera sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.