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Shomolu, Lagos, Nigeria – Nigeria Flag

Current Date And Time In Shomolu, Nigeria

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
14:32:06 WAT
State: Lagos
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 154,390
District: Shomolu

🌎 Shomolu, Lagos, Nigeria – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Shomolu, a city in Lagos, Nigeria in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Shomolu — 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

Shomolu, Lagos Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameShomolu
District / CountyShomolu
StateLagos
CountryNigeria
ContinentAfrica
Demographics & Area
Total Population154,390
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Lagos#13 of 20 cities with population data
Currency
NameNigerian Naira
Code ISO-4217NGN
Symbol
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+234
International Exit Prefix009
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.ng
Elevation
In Meter8
In Feet26
GPS Coordinates
Latitude6.54
Longitude3.37
Decimal Degrees (DD)6.539° N 3.374° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)6° 32' 20" N 3° 22' 27" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)6° 32.33' N 3° 22.45' E
Location Context
Distance to Lagos Capital7 km North-Northwest of Ikeja
Nearest City in Another CountryBanigbé, Benin (75 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🔥 06:40 AM
Sunset🌅 07:03 PM
Day Length12h 23m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Africa/Lagos

Shomolu – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Shomolu, Lagos

Shomolu is a city situated in Lagos, Nigeria, within Africa. It falls under Shomolu, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Shomolu 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 Lagos

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Shomolu

The latitude and longitude of Shomolu pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 8 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Shomolu on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Shomolu

Shomolu 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

💰 Currency Used in Shomolu

Payments and pricing in Shomolu 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. › Shomolu exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Shomolu

To ring a number in Shomolu 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 Shomolu and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Shomolu's Standing Within Lagos

By recorded population, Shomolu ranks #13 of 20 cities in Lagos. It lies about 7 km North-Northwest of Ikeja, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Lagos market. › Cities near Shomolu

📊 How This Shomolu Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Shomolu into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Shomolu to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Lagos market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Shomolu. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Shomolu

👥 What is the population of Shomolu?

Shomolu has a recorded population of approximately 154,390 people. That places it #13 of 20 cities with population data in Lagos. Browse more cities in Lagos for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Shomolu in?

Shomolu sits within Shomolu, is part of Lagos in Nigeria. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Shomolu in?

Shomolu keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:40 AM and sets around 07:03 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Shomolu?

Businesses and shops in Shomolu price in Nigerian naira (NGN), written with the symbol . Check live rates on our Shomolu currency page.

📍 How far is Shomolu from the state capital?

Shomolu is about 7 km North-Northwest of Ikeja, the capital of Lagos. See cities near Shomolu for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Shomolu lands you closest to Banigbé, Benin, about 75 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Shomolu sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.