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Bara, Yobe State, Nigeria – Nigeria Flag

Current Date And Time In Bara, Nigeria

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
06:31:40 WAT
State: Yobe State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
District: Gulani

🌎 Bara, Yobe State, Nigeria – Profile & Geographic Data


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

Bara, Yobe State Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameBara
District / CountyGulani
StateYobe State
CountryNigeria
ContinentAfrica
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
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 Meter289
In Feet948
GPS Coordinates
Latitude10.94
Longitude11.68
Decimal Degrees (DD)10.936° N 11.682° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)10° 56' 10" N 11° 40' 57" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)10° 56.16' N 11° 40.95' E
Location Context
Distance to Yobe State Capital95 km North-Northeast of Damaturu
Nearest City in Another CountryMokolo, Cameroon (233 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🔥 06:01 AM
Sunset🌅 06:34 PM
Day Length12h 32m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Africa/Lagos

Bara – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Bara, Yobe State

Bara is a city situated in Yobe State, Nigeria, within Africa. It falls under Gulani, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Bara 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 Yobe State

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Bara

The latitude and longitude of Bara pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 289 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Bara on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Bara

Bara 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 Bara

Payments and pricing in Bara 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. › Bara exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Bara

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

📊 Bara's Standing Within Yobe State

It lies about 95 km North-Northeast of Damaturu, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Yobe State market. › Cities near Bara

📊 How This Bara Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Bara 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 Bara to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Yobe State market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Bara. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Bara

🏛 Which state and district is Bara in?

Bara sits within Gulani, is part of Yobe State in Nigeria. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Bara in?

Bara keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:01 AM and sets around 06:34 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Bara?

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

📍 How far is Bara from the state capital?

Bara is about 95 km North-Northeast of Damaturu, the capital of Yobe State. See cities near Bara for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Bara lands you closest to Mokolo, Cameroon, about 233 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Bara sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.