Current Date And Time In Runka, Nigeria
Sunday, 09 August 2026
21:05:23 WAT
State: Katsina State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 12,665
District: Safana
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Runka, 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 Runka — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Runka | |
| District / County | Safana | |
| State | Katsina State | |
| Country | Nigeria | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 12,665 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Katsina State | #6 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 | 489 | |
| In Feet | 1,604 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 12.45 | |
| Longitude | 7.31 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 12.448° N 7.309° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 12° 26' 52" N 7° 18' 33" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 12° 26.87' N 7° 18.55' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Katsina State Capital | 68 km North-Northeast of Katsina | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Madarounfa, Niger (97 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 | 🔥 06:17 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:55 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 37m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lagos |
Runka is a city situated in Katsina State, Nigeria, within Africa. It falls under Safana, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Runka 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 Runka pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 489 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Runka on the map
Runka 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 Runka 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. › Runka exchange rates
To ring a number in Runka 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 Runka and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Runka ranks #6 of 19 cities in Katsina State. It lies about 68 km North-Northeast 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 Runka
Runka has a recorded population of approximately 12,665 people. That places it #6 of 19 cities with population data in Katsina State. Browse more cities in Katsina State for comparison.
Runka sits within Safana, is part of Katsina State in Nigeria. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Runka keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:17 AM and sets around 06:55 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Runka price in Nigerian naira (NGN), written with the symbol ₦. Check live rates on our Runka currency page.
Runka is about 68 km North-Northeast of Katsina, the capital of Katsina State. See cities near Runka for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Runka lands you closest to Madarounfa, Niger, about 97 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Runka sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
