Current Date And Time In Ilesa, Nigeria
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
18:19:13 WAT
State: Osun State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 325,000
District: Ilesha West
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Ilesa, a city in Osun State, Nigeria in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Ilesa — 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 | Ilesa | |
| District / County | Ilesha West | |
| State | Osun State | |
| Country | Nigeria | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 325,000 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Osun State | #3 of 19 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 | 377 | |
| In Feet | 1,237 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 7.63 | |
| Longitude | 4.74 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 7.628° N 4.742° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 7° 37' 40" N 4° 44' 30" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 7° 37.67' N 4° 44.5' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Osun State Capital | 26 km Northwest of Osogbo | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Kétou, Benin (238 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 | 🔥 06:33 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:58 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 25m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lagos |
Ilesa is a city situated in Osun State, Nigeria, within Africa. It falls under Ilesha West, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Ilesa 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 Osun State
The latitude and longitude of Ilesa pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 377 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Ilesa on the map
Ilesa 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 Ilesa 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. › Ilesa exchange rates
To ring a number in Ilesa 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 Ilesa and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Ilesa ranks #3 of 19 cities in Osun State. It lies about 26 km Northwest of Osogbo, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Osun State market. › Cities near Ilesa
Ilesa has a recorded population of approximately 325,000 people. That places it #3 of 19 cities with population data in Osun State. Browse more cities in Osun State for comparison.
Ilesa sits within Ilesha West, is part of Osun State in Nigeria. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Ilesa keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:33 AM and sets around 06:58 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Ilesa price in Nigerian naira (NGN), written with the symbol ₦. Check live rates on our Ilesa currency page.
Ilesa is about 26 km Northwest of Osogbo, the capital of Osun State. See cities near Ilesa for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Ilesa lands you closest to Kétou, Benin, about 238 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Ilesa sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
