Current Date And Time In Dankalwa, Nigeria
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
04:10:40 WAT
State: Yobe State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 5,730
District: Damaturu
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Dankalwa, 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 Dankalwa — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Dankalwa | |
| District / County | Damaturu | |
| State | Yobe State | |
| Country | Nigeria | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 5,730 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Yobe State | #15 of 15 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 | 397 | |
| In Feet | 1,303 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 11.74 | |
| Longitude | 12.19 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 11.744° N 12.185° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 11° 44' 40" N 12° 11' 8" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 11° 44.67' N 12° 11.13' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Yobe State Capital | 24 km West of Damaturu | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Maïné Soroa, Niger (164 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 | 🔥 05:59 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:33 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 34m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lagos |
Dankalwa is a city situated in Yobe State, Nigeria, within Africa. It falls under Damaturu, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Dankalwa as a Populated Place. 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
The latitude and longitude of Dankalwa pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 397 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Dankalwa on the map
Dankalwa 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 Dankalwa 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. › Dankalwa exchange rates
To ring a number in Dankalwa 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 Dankalwa and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Dankalwa ranks #15 of 15 cities in Yobe State. It lies about 24 km West 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 Dankalwa
Dankalwa has a recorded population of approximately 5,730 people. That places it #15 of 15 cities with population data in Yobe State. Browse more cities in Yobe State for comparison.
Dankalwa sits within Damaturu, is part of Yobe State in Nigeria. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Dankalwa keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 05:59 AM and sets around 06:33 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Dankalwa price in Nigerian naira (NGN), written with the symbol ₦. Check live rates on our Dankalwa currency page.
Dankalwa is about 24 km West of Damaturu, the capital of Yobe State. See cities near Dankalwa for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Dankalwa lands you closest to Maïné Soroa, Niger, about 164 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Dankalwa sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
