Current Date And Time In Gusau, Nigeria
Monday, 10 August 2026
00:59:44 WAT
State: Zamfara State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 226,857
District: Gusau
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Gusau, 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 Gusau — 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 | Gusau | |
| District / County | Gusau | |
| State | Zamfara State | |
| Country | Nigeria | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 226,857 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in Zamfara State | #1 of 12 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 | 451 | |
| In Feet | 1,480 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 12.17 | |
| Longitude | 6.66 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 12.17° N 6.664° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 12° 10' 13" N 6° 39' 51" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 12° 10.21' N 6° 39.85' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Madarounfa, Niger (137 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 | 🔥 06:20 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:57 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 36m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lagos |
Gusau is a city situated in Zamfara State, Nigeria, within Africa. It falls under Gusau, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Gusau as a State / Province Capital. 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 Gusau pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 451 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Gusau on the map
Gusau 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 Gusau 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. › Gusau exchange rates
To ring a number in Gusau 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 Gusau and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Gusau ranks #1 of 12 cities in Zamfara State. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Zamfara State market. › Cities near Gusau
Gusau has a recorded population of approximately 226,857 people. That places it #1 of 12 cities with population data in Zamfara State. Browse more cities in Zamfara State for comparison.
Gusau sits within Gusau, is part of Zamfara State in Nigeria. It is classified as a State / Province Capital.
Gusau keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:20 AM and sets around 06:57 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Gusau price in Nigerian naira (NGN), written with the symbol ₦. Check live rates on our Gusau currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Gusau lands you closest to Madarounfa, Niger, about 137 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Gusau sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
