Current Date And Time In Lapai, Nigeria
Sunday, 26 July 2026
13:07:54 WAT
State: Niger State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 16,442
District: Lapai
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Lapai, 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 Lapai — 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 | Lapai | |
| District / County | Lapai | |
| State | Niger State | |
| Country | Nigeria | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 16,442 | |
| Area | 3,051.00 km² (1,178.00 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Niger State | #11 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 | 169 | |
| In Feet | 554 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 9.04 | |
| Longitude | 6.57 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 9.044° N 6.571° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 9° 2' 40" N 6° 34' 15" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 9° 2.66' N 6° 34.25' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Niger State Capital | 64 km North of Minna | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Ségbana, Benin (378 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 | 🔥 06:22 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:57 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 35m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lagos |
Lapai is a city situated in Niger State, Nigeria, within Africa. It falls under Lapai, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Lapai 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 Lapai pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 169 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Lapai on the map
Lapai 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 Lapai 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. › Lapai exchange rates
To ring a number in Lapai 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 Lapai and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Lapai ranks #11 of 23 cities in Niger State. It lies about 64 km North 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 Lapai
Lapai has a recorded population of approximately 16,442 people. That places it #11 of 23 cities with population data in Niger State. Browse more cities in Niger State for comparison.
Lapai spans approximately 3,051.00 square kilometers (1,178.00 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Lapai sits within Lapai, is part of Niger State in Nigeria. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Lapai keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:22 AM and sets around 06:57 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Lapai price in Nigerian naira (NGN), written with the symbol ₦. Check live rates on our Lapai currency page.
Lapai is about 64 km North of Minna, the capital of Niger State. See cities near Lapai for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Lapai lands you closest to Ségbana, Benin, about 378 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Lapai sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
