Current Date And Time In Birnin Magaji, Nigeria
Sunday, 09 August 2026
23:04:31 WAT
State: Zamfara State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
District: Birnin Magaji-Kiyaw
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Birnin Magaji, a city in Zamfara State, Nigeria in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Birnin Magaji — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Birnin Magaji | |
| District / County | Birnin Magaji-Kiyaw | |
| State | Zamfara State | |
| Country | Nigeria | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| 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 | 428 | |
| In Feet | 1,404 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 12.56 | |
| Longitude | 6.89 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 12.559° N 6.895° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 12° 33' 33" N 6° 53' 41" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 12° 33.55' N 6° 53.68' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Zamfara State Capital | 50 km South-Southwest of Gusau | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Madarounfa, Niger (88 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 | 🔥 06:18 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:57 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 38m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lagos |
Birnin Magaji is a city situated in Zamfara State, Nigeria, within Africa. It falls under Birnin Magaji-Kiyaw, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Birnin Magaji 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 Zamfara State
The latitude and longitude of Birnin Magaji pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 428 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Birnin Magaji on the map
Birnin Magaji 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 Birnin Magaji 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. › Birnin Magaji exchange rates
To ring a number in Birnin Magaji 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 Birnin Magaji and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
It lies about 50 km South-Southwest of Gusau, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Zamfara State market. › Cities near Birnin Magaji
Birnin Magaji sits within Birnin Magaji-Kiyaw, is part of Zamfara State in Nigeria. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Birnin Magaji keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:18 AM and sets around 06:57 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Birnin Magaji price in Nigerian naira (NGN), written with the symbol ₦. Check live rates on our Birnin Magaji currency page.
Birnin Magaji is about 50 km South-Southwest of Gusau, the capital of Zamfara State. See cities near Birnin Magaji for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Birnin Magaji lands you closest to Madarounfa, Niger, about 88 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Birnin Magaji sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
