Current Date And Time In Akure, Nigeria
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
07:55:02 WAT
State: Ondo State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 730,000
District: Akure South
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Akure, a city in Ondo State, Nigeria in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Akure — 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 | Akure | |
| District / County | Akure South | |
| State | Ondo State | |
| Country | Nigeria | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 730,000 | |
| Area | 991.00 km² (382.63 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in Ondo State | #1 of 10 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 | 353 | |
| In Feet | 1,158 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 7.25 | |
| Longitude | 5.19 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 7.253° N 5.193° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 7° 15' 9" N 5° 11' 35" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 7° 15.15' N 5° 11.59' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Pobé, Benin (281 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 | 🔥 06:31 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:56 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 24m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 340106 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lagos | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1150-01-01 |
Akure is a city situated in Ondo State, Nigeria, within Africa. It falls under Akure South, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Akure as a State / Province Capital. 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 Ondo State
The latitude and longitude of Akure pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 353 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Akure on the map
Akure 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 Akure 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. › Akure exchange rates
To ring a number in Akure 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 Akure and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Akure ranks #1 of 10 cities in Ondo State. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Ondo State market. › Cities near Akure
Akure has a recorded population of approximately 730,000 people. That places it #1 of 10 cities with population data in Ondo State. Browse more cities in Ondo State for comparison.
Akure spans approximately 991.00 square kilometers (382.63 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Akure sits within Akure South, is part of Ondo State in Nigeria. It is classified as a State / Province Capital.
Akure keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:31 AM and sets around 06:56 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Akure price in Nigerian naira (NGN), written with the symbol ₦. Check live rates on our Akure currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Akure lands you closest to Pobé, Benin, about 281 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Akure sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
