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Binji, Sokoto, Nigeria – Nigeria Flag

Current Date And Time In Binji, Nigeria

Tuesday, 11 August 2026
22:47:12 WAT
State: Sokoto
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 6,717
District: Binji

🌎 Binji, Sokoto, Nigeria – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Binji, a city in Sokoto, Nigeria in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Binji — 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

Binji, Sokoto Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameBinji
District / CountyBinji
StateSokoto
CountryNigeria
ContinentAfrica
Demographics & Area
Total Population6,717
Area559.00 km² (215.83 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Sokoto#10 of 10 cities with population data
Currency
NameNigerian Naira
Code ISO-4217NGN
Symbol
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+234
International Exit Prefix009
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.ng
Elevation
In Meter250
In Feet820
GPS Coordinates
Latitude13.22
Longitude4.91
Decimal Degrees (DD)13.223° N 4.909° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)13° 13' 23" N 4° 54' 32" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)13° 13.38' N 4° 54.53' E
Location Context
Distance to Sokoto Capital40 km East-Southeast of Sokoto
Nearest City in Another CountryBirni N Konni, Niger (74 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🔥 06:26 AM
Sunset🌅 07:04 PM
Day Length12h 38m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code853101
Local Time Zone (IANA)Africa/Lagos

Binji – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Binji, Sokoto

Binji is a city situated in Sokoto, Nigeria, within Africa. It falls under Binji, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Binji 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 Sokoto

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Binji

The latitude and longitude of Binji pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 250 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Binji on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Binji

Binji 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

💰 Currency Used in Binji

Payments and pricing in Binji 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. › Binji exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Binji

To ring a number in Binji 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 Binji and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Binji's Standing Within Sokoto

By recorded population, Binji ranks #10 of 10 cities in Sokoto. It lies about 40 km East-Southeast of Sokoto, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Sokoto market. › Cities near Binji

📊 How This Binji Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Binji into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Binji to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Sokoto market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Binji. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Binji

👥 What is the population of Binji?

Binji has a recorded population of approximately 6,717 people. That places it #10 of 10 cities with population data in Sokoto. Browse more cities in Sokoto for comparison.

📐 How large is Binji in square kilometers?

Binji spans approximately 559.00 square kilometers (215.83 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Binji in?

Binji sits within Binji, is part of Sokoto in Nigeria. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Binji in?

Binji keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:26 AM and sets around 07:04 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Binji?

Businesses and shops in Binji price in Nigerian naira (NGN), written with the symbol . Check live rates on our Binji currency page.

📍 How far is Binji from the state capital?

Binji is about 40 km East-Southeast of Sokoto, the capital of Sokoto. See cities near Binji for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Binji lands you closest to Birni N Konni, Niger, about 74 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Binji sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.