Current Date And Time In Mokwa, Nigeria
Tuesday, 28 July 2026
18:26:35 WAT
State: Niger State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 21,128
District: Mokwa
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Mokwa, 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 Mokwa — 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 | Mokwa | |
| District / County | Mokwa | |
| State | Niger State | |
| Country | Nigeria | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 21,128 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Niger State | #8 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 | 153 | |
| In Feet | 502 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 9.29 | |
| Longitude | 5.05 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 9.295° N 5.054° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 9° 17' 41" N 5° 3' 15" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 9° 17.69' N 5° 3.25' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Niger State Capital | 168 km East-Northeast of Minna | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Kalalé, Benin (214 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 | 🔥 06:28 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:03 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 35m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lagos |
Mokwa is a city situated in Niger State, Nigeria, within Africa. It falls under Mokwa, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Mokwa 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 Mokwa pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 153 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Mokwa on the map
Mokwa 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 Mokwa 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. › Mokwa exchange rates
To ring a number in Mokwa 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 Mokwa and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Mokwa ranks #8 of 23 cities in Niger State. It lies about 168 km East-Northeast 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 Mokwa
Mokwa has a recorded population of approximately 21,128 people. That places it #8 of 23 cities with population data in Niger State. Browse more cities in Niger State for comparison.
Mokwa sits within Mokwa, is part of Niger State in Nigeria. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Mokwa keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:28 AM and sets around 07:03 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Mokwa price in Nigerian naira (NGN), written with the symbol ₦. Check live rates on our Mokwa currency page.
Mokwa is about 168 km East-Northeast of Minna, the capital of Niger State. See cities near Mokwa for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Mokwa lands you closest to Kalalé, Benin, about 214 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Mokwa sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
