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Kiru, Kano State, Nigeria – Nigeria Flag

Current Date And Time In Kiru, Nigeria

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
15:05:46 WAT
State: Kano State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
District: Kiru

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Kiru, 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 Kiru — 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

Kiru, Kano State Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameKiru
District / CountyKiru
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 Meter524
In Feet1,719
GPS Coordinates
Latitude11.7
Longitude8.13
Decimal Degrees (DD)11.702° N 8.135° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)11° 42' 8" N 8° 8' 5" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)11° 42.13' N 8° 8.09' E
Location Context
Distance to Kano State Capital53 km Northeast of Kano
Nearest City in Another CountryMagaria, Niger (167 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🌅 06:49 PM
Day Length12h 34m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Africa/Lagos

Kiru – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Kiru, Kano State

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

The latitude and longitude of Kiru pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 524 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Kiru on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Kiru

Kiru 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 Kiru

Payments and pricing in Kiru 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. › Kiru exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Kiru

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

📊 Kiru's Standing Within Kano State

It lies about 53 km Northeast 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 Kiru

📊 How This Kiru Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Kiru

🏛 Which state and district is Kiru in?

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

🕐 What time zone is Kiru in?

Kiru keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:15 AM and sets around 06:49 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Kiru?

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

📍 How far is Kiru from the state capital?

Kiru is about 53 km Northeast of Kano, the capital of Kano State. See cities near Kiru for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Kiru lands you closest to Magaria, Niger, about 167 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Kiru sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.