Current Date And Time In Sofo-Birnin-Gwari, Nigeria
Thursday, 13 August 2026
09:02:17 WAT
State: Kaduna State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 22,380
District: Birnin Gwari
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Sofo-Birnin-Gwari, 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 Sofo-Birnin-Gwari — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Sofo-Birnin-Gwari | |
| District / County | Birnin Gwari | |
| State | Kaduna State | |
| Country | Nigeria | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 22,380 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Kaduna State | #7 of 17 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Nigerian Naira | |
| Code ISO-4217 | NGN | |
| Symbol | ₦ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +234 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 009 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .ng | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 657 | |
| In Feet | 2,156 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 11.02 | |
| Longitude | 6.78 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 11.015° N 6.78° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 11° 0' 55" N 6° 46' 49" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 11° 0.92' N 6° 46.82' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Kaduna State Capital | 90 km Southeast of Kaduna | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Madarounfa, Niger (258 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 | 🔥 06:21 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:53 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 32m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lagos |
Sofo-Birnin-Gwari is a city situated in Kaduna State, Nigeria, within Africa. It falls under Birnin Gwari, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Sofo-Birnin-Gwari as a Populated Place. 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
The latitude and longitude of Sofo-Birnin-Gwari pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 657 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Sofo-Birnin-Gwari on the map
Sofo-Birnin-Gwari 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
Payments and pricing in Sofo-Birnin-Gwari 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. › Sofo-Birnin-Gwari exchange rates
To ring a number in Sofo-Birnin-Gwari 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 Sofo-Birnin-Gwari and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Sofo-Birnin-Gwari ranks #7 of 17 cities in Kaduna State. It lies about 90 km Southeast 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 Sofo-Birnin-Gwari
Sofo-Birnin-Gwari has a recorded population of approximately 22,380 people. That places it #7 of 17 cities with population data in Kaduna State. Browse more cities in Kaduna State for comparison.
Sofo-Birnin-Gwari sits within Birnin Gwari, is part of Kaduna State in Nigeria. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Sofo-Birnin-Gwari keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:21 AM and sets around 06:53 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Sofo-Birnin-Gwari price in Nigerian naira (NGN), written with the symbol ₦. Check live rates on our Sofo-Birnin-Gwari currency page.
Sofo-Birnin-Gwari is about 90 km Southeast of Kaduna, the capital of Kaduna State. See cities near Sofo-Birnin-Gwari for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Sofo-Birnin-Gwari lands you closest to Madarounfa, Niger, about 258 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Sofo-Birnin-Gwari sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
