Current Date And Time In Yashikira, Nigeria
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
15:10:21 WAT
State: Kwara State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 14,454
District: Baruten
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Yashikira, a city in Kwara State, Nigeria in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Yashikira — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Yashikira | |
| District / County | Baruten | |
| State | Kwara State | |
| Country | Nigeria | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 14,454 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Kwara State | #10 of 13 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 | 412 | |
| In Feet | 1,352 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 9.77 | |
| Longitude | 3.4 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 9.768° N 3.398° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 9° 46' 5" N 3° 23' 53" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 9° 46.08' N 3° 23.88' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Kwara State Capital | 189 km Southeast of Ilorin | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Nikki, Benin (28 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 | 🔥 06:36 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:06 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 30m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lagos |
Yashikira is a city situated in Kwara State, Nigeria, within Africa. It falls under Baruten, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Yashikira 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 Kwara State
The latitude and longitude of Yashikira pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 412 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Yashikira on the map
Yashikira 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 Yashikira 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. › Yashikira exchange rates
To ring a number in Yashikira 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 Yashikira and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Yashikira ranks #10 of 13 cities in Kwara State. It lies about 189 km Southeast of Ilorin, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Kwara State market. › Cities near Yashikira
Yashikira has a recorded population of approximately 14,454 people. That places it #10 of 13 cities with population data in Kwara State. Browse more cities in Kwara State for comparison.
Yashikira sits within Baruten, is part of Kwara State in Nigeria. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Yashikira keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:36 AM and sets around 07:06 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Yashikira price in Nigerian naira (NGN), written with the symbol ₦. Check live rates on our Yashikira currency page.
Yashikira is about 189 km Southeast of Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State. See cities near Yashikira for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Yashikira lands you closest to Nikki, Benin, about 28 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Yashikira sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
