Current Date And Time In Safana, Nigeria
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Safana, 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 Safana — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Safana | |
| District / County | Safana | |
| State | Katsina State | |
| Country | Nigeria | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| 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 | 509 | |
| In Feet | 1,670 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 12.41 | |
| Longitude | 7.41 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 12.411° N 7.415° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 12° 24' 39" N 7° 24' 52" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 12° 24.65' N 7° 24.87' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Katsina State Capital | 68 km North-Northeast of Katsina | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Madarounfa, Niger (104 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 | 🌅 06:53 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 36m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lagos |
Safana is a city situated in Katsina State, Nigeria, within Africa. It falls under Safana, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Safana 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 Katsina State
The latitude and longitude of Safana pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 509 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Safana on the map
Safana 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 Safana 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. › Safana exchange rates
To ring a number in Safana 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 Safana and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
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 Safana
Safana spans approximately 282.00 square kilometers (108.88 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Safana sits within Safana, is part of Katsina State in Nigeria. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Safana keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:17 AM and sets around 06:53 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Safana price in Nigerian naira (NGN), written with the symbol ₦. Check live rates on our Safana currency page.
Safana is about 68 km North-Northeast of Katsina, the capital of Katsina State. See cities near Safana for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Safana lands you closest to Madarounfa, Niger, about 104 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Safana sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
