Current Date And Time In Dankama, Nigeria
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
08:33:38 WAT
State: Katsina State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 6,531
District: Kaita
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Dankama, a city in Katsina State, Nigeria in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Dankama — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Dankama | |
| District / County | Kaita | |
| State | Katsina State | |
| Country | Nigeria | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 6,531 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Katsina State | #18 of 19 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 | 414 | |
| In Feet | 1,358 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 13.3 | |
| Longitude | 7.79 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 13.298° N 7.795° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 13° 17' 52" N 7° 47' 42" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 13° 17.87' N 7° 47.7' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Katsina State Capital | 40 km South-Southwest of Katsina | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Aguié, Niger (23 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 | 🌅 06:52 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 38m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lagos |
Dankama is a city situated in Katsina State, Nigeria, within Africa. It falls under Kaita, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Dankama 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 Katsina State
The latitude and longitude of Dankama pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 414 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Dankama on the map
Dankama 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 Dankama 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. › Dankama exchange rates
To ring a number in Dankama 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 Dankama and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Dankama ranks #18 of 19 cities in Katsina State. It lies about 40 km South-Southwest of Katsina, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Katsina State market. › Cities near Dankama
Dankama has a recorded population of approximately 6,531 people. That places it #18 of 19 cities with population data in Katsina State. Browse more cities in Katsina State for comparison.
Dankama sits within Kaita, is part of Katsina State in Nigeria. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Dankama keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:14 AM and sets around 06:52 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Dankama price in Nigerian naira (NGN), written with the symbol ₦. Check live rates on our Dankama currency page.
Dankama is about 40 km South-Southwest of Katsina, the capital of Katsina State. See cities near Dankama for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Dankama lands you closest to Aguié, Niger, about 23 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Dankama sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
