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Bunkure, Kano State, Nigeria – Nigeria Flag

Current Date And Time In Bunkure, Nigeria

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
05:51:25 WAT
State: Kano State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
District: Bunkure

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Bunkure, 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 Bunkure — 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

Bunkure, Kano State Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameBunkure
District / CountyBunkure
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 Meter474
In Feet1,555
GPS Coordinates
Latitude11.7
Longitude8.54
Decimal Degrees (DD)11.699° N 8.541° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)11° 41' 57" N 8° 32' 29" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)11° 41.95' N 8° 32.48' E
Location Context
Distance to Kano State Capital34 km North of Kano
Nearest City in Another CountryMagaria, Niger (150 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🔥 06:13 AM
Sunset🌅 06:48 PM
Day Length12h 34m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Africa/Lagos

Bunkure – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Bunkure, Kano State

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

The latitude and longitude of Bunkure pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 474 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Bunkure on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Bunkure

Bunkure 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 Bunkure

Payments and pricing in Bunkure 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. › Bunkure exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Bunkure

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

📊 Bunkure's Standing Within Kano State

It lies about 34 km North 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 Bunkure

📊 How This Bunkure Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Bunkure

🏛 Which state and district is Bunkure in?

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

🕐 What time zone is Bunkure in?

Bunkure keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:13 AM and sets around 06:48 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Bunkure?

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

📍 How far is Bunkure from the state capital?

Bunkure is about 34 km North of Kano, the capital of Kano State. See cities near Bunkure for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Bunkure lands you closest to Magaria, Niger, about 150 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Bunkure sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.