Current Date And Time In Kontagora, Nigeria
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
04:21:38 WAT
State: Niger State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 98,754
District: Kontagora
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Kontagora, a city in Niger State, Nigeria in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Kontagora — 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 | Kontagora | |
| District / County | Kontagora | |
| State | Niger State | |
| Country | Nigeria | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 98,754 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Niger State | #4 of 23 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 | 339 | |
| In Feet | 1,112 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 10.4 | |
| Longitude | 5.47 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 10.403° N 5.471° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 10° 24' 11" N 5° 28' 15" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 10° 24.19' N 5° 28.25' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Niger State Capital | 147 km Southeast of Minna | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Ségbana, Benin (203 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 | 🌅 06:58 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 31m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lagos |
Kontagora is a city situated in Niger State, Nigeria, within Africa. It falls under Kontagora, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Kontagora 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 Niger State
The latitude and longitude of Kontagora pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 339 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Kontagora on the map
Kontagora 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 Kontagora 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. › Kontagora exchange rates
To ring a number in Kontagora 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 Kontagora and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Kontagora ranks #4 of 23 cities in Niger State. It lies about 147 km Southeast of Minna, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Niger State market. › Cities near Kontagora
Kontagora has a recorded population of approximately 98,754 people. That places it #4 of 23 cities with population data in Niger State. Browse more cities in Niger State for comparison.
Kontagora sits within Kontagora, is part of Niger State in Nigeria. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Kontagora keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:27 AM and sets around 06:58 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Kontagora price in Nigerian naira (NGN), written with the symbol ₦. Check live rates on our Kontagora currency page.
Kontagora is about 147 km Southeast of Minna, the capital of Niger State. See cities near Kontagora for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Kontagora lands you closest to Ségbana, Benin, about 203 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Kontagora sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
