Current Date And Time In Okene, Nigeria
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
06:23:53 WAT
State: Kogi State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 479,178
District: Okene
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Okene, 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 Okene — 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 | Okene | |
| District / County | Okene | |
| State | Kogi State | |
| Country | Nigeria | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 479,178 | |
| Area | 328.00 km² (126.64 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Kogi State | #1 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 | 384 | |
| In Feet | 1,260 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 7.55 | |
| Longitude | 6.24 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 7.551° N 6.236° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 7° 33' 4" N 6° 14' 9" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 7° 33.07' N 6° 14.15' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Kogi State Capital | 62 km East-Northeast of Lokoja | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Mundemba, Cameroon (411 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 | 🔥 06:27 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:52 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 25m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 264 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lagos |
Okene is a city situated in Kogi State, Nigeria, within Africa. It falls under Okene, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Okene 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 Okene pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 384 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Okene on the map
Okene 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 Okene 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. › Okene exchange rates
To ring a number in Okene 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 Okene and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Okene ranks #1 of 16 cities in Kogi State. It lies about 62 km East-Northeast 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 Okene
Okene has a recorded population of approximately 479,178 people. That places it #1 of 16 cities with population data in Kogi State. Browse more cities in Kogi State for comparison.
Okene spans approximately 328.00 square kilometers (126.64 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Okene sits within Okene, is part of Kogi State in Nigeria. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Okene keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:27 AM and sets around 06:52 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Okene price in Nigerian naira (NGN), written with the symbol ₦. Check live rates on our Okene currency page.
Okene is about 62 km East-Northeast of Lokoja, the capital of Kogi State. See cities near Okene for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Okene lands you closest to Mundemba, Cameroon, about 411 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Okene sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
