Geo Countries
Bagwai, Kano State, Nigeria – Nigeria Flag

Current Date And Time In Bagwai, Nigeria

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
13:45:35 WAT
State: Kano State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
District: Bagwai

🌎 Bagwai, Kano State, Nigeria – Profile & Geographic Data


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

Bagwai, Kano State Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameBagwai
District / CountyBagwai
StateKano 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 Meter518
In Feet1,700
GPS Coordinates
Latitude12.16
Longitude8.14
Decimal Degrees (DD)12.158° N 8.136° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)12° 9' 28" N 8° 8' 9" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)12° 9.46' N 8° 8.15' E
Location Context
Distance to Kano State Capital45 km East-Southeast of Kano
Nearest City in Another CountryMagaria, Niger (126 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🔥 06:14 AM
Sunset🌅 06:50 PM
Day Length12h 35m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Africa/Lagos

Bagwai – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Bagwai, Kano State

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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Bagwai

The latitude and longitude of Bagwai pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 518 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Bagwai on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Bagwai

Bagwai 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 Bagwai

Payments and pricing in Bagwai 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. › Bagwai exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Bagwai

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

📊 Bagwai's Standing Within Kano State

It lies about 45 km East-Southeast of Kano, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Kano State market. › Cities near Bagwai

📊 How This Bagwai Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Bagwai

🏛 Which state and district is Bagwai in?

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

🕐 What time zone is Bagwai in?

Bagwai keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:14 AM and sets around 06:50 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Bagwai?

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

📍 How far is Bagwai from the state capital?

Bagwai is about 45 km East-Southeast of Kano, the capital of Kano State. See cities near Bagwai for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Bagwai lands you closest to Magaria, Niger, about 126 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Bagwai sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.