Current Date And Time In Idah, Nigeria
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
17:17:12 WAT
State: Kogi State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 68,703
District: Idah
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Idah, a city in Kogi State, Nigeria in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Idah — 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
| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Idah | |
| District / County | Idah | |
| State | Kogi State | |
| Country | Nigeria | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 68,703 | |
| Area | 36.00 km² (13.90 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Kogi State | #3 of 16 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 | 73 | |
| In Feet | 240 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 7.11 | |
| Longitude | 6.74 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 7.113° N 6.739° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 7° 6' 48" N 6° 44' 19" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 7° 6.81' N 6° 44.32' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Kogi State Capital | 76 km North of Lokoja | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Mamfe, Cameroon (322 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 | 🔥 06:25 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:50 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 24m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 271101 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lagos |
Idah is a city situated in Kogi State, Nigeria, within Africa. It falls under Idah, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Idah 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 Kogi State
The latitude and longitude of Idah pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 73 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Idah on the map
Idah 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 Idah 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. › Idah exchange rates
To ring a number in Idah 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 Idah and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Idah ranks #3 of 16 cities in Kogi State. It lies about 76 km North of Lokoja, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Kogi State market. › Cities near Idah
Idah has a recorded population of approximately 68,703 people. That places it #3 of 16 cities with population data in Kogi State. Browse more cities in Kogi State for comparison.
Idah spans approximately 36.00 square kilometers (13.90 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Idah sits within Idah, is part of Kogi State in Nigeria. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Idah keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:25 AM and sets around 06:50 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Idah price in Nigerian naira (NGN), written with the symbol ₦. Check live rates on our Idah currency page.
Idah is about 76 km North of Lokoja, the capital of Kogi State. See cities near Idah for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Idah lands you closest to Mamfe, Cameroon, about 322 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Idah sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
