Current Date And Time In Zaria, Nigeria
Thursday, 30 July 2026
18:35:11 WAT
State: Kaduna State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 980,000
District: Sabon Gari
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Zaria, 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 Zaria — 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
| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Zaria | |
| District / County | Sabon Gari | |
| State | Kaduna State | |
| Country | Nigeria | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 980,000 | |
| Area | 563.00 km² (217.38 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Kaduna State | #2 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 | 644 | |
| In Feet | 2,113 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 11.11 | |
| Longitude | 7.72 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 11.111° N 7.723° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 11° 6' 41" N 7° 43' 22" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 11° 6.68' N 7° 43.36' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Kaduna State Capital | 72 km South-Southwest of Kaduna | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Magaria, Niger (246 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 | 🔥 06:15 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:55 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 39m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | https://www.zipcode.com.ng/2019/02/kaduna-state-postal-code.html?m=1 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lagos |
Zaria is a city situated in Kaduna State, Nigeria, within Africa. It falls under Sabon Gari, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Zaria 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 Zaria pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 644 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Zaria on the map
Zaria 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 Zaria 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. › Zaria exchange rates
To ring a number in Zaria 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 Zaria and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Zaria ranks #2 of 17 cities in Kaduna State. It lies about 72 km South-Southwest 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 Zaria
Zaria has a recorded population of approximately 980,000 people. That places it #2 of 17 cities with population data in Kaduna State. Browse more cities in Kaduna State for comparison.
Zaria spans approximately 563.00 square kilometers (217.38 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Zaria sits within Sabon Gari, is part of Kaduna State in Nigeria. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Zaria keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:15 AM and sets around 06:55 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Zaria price in Nigerian naira (NGN), written with the symbol ₦. Check live rates on our Zaria currency page.
Zaria is about 72 km South-Southwest of Kaduna, the capital of Kaduna State. See cities near Zaria for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Zaria lands you closest to Magaria, Niger, about 246 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Zaria sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
