Current Date And Time In Maru, Nigeria
Monday, 10 August 2026
01:53:58 WAT
State: Zamfara State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 11,496
District: Maru
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Maru, 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 Maru — 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 | Maru | |
| District / County | Maru | |
| State | Zamfara State | |
| Country | Nigeria | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 11,496 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Zamfara State | #8 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 | 381 | |
| In Feet | 1,250 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 12.33 | |
| Longitude | 6.4 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 12.334° N 6.404° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 12° 20' 1" N 6° 24' 13" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 12° 20.02' N 6° 24.22' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Zamfara State Capital | 34 km East-Southeast of Gusau | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Madarounfa, Niger (136 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 | 🔥 06:21 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:58 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 37m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lagos |
Maru is a city situated in Zamfara State, Nigeria, within Africa. It falls under Maru, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Maru 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 Maru pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 381 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Maru on the map
Maru 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 Maru 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. › Maru exchange rates
To ring a number in Maru 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 Maru and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Maru ranks #8 of 12 cities in Zamfara State. It lies about 34 km East-Southeast 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 Maru
Maru has a recorded population of approximately 11,496 people. That places it #8 of 12 cities with population data in Zamfara State. Browse more cities in Zamfara State for comparison.
Maru sits within Maru, is part of Zamfara State in Nigeria. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Maru keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:21 AM and sets around 06:58 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Maru price in Nigerian naira (NGN), written with the symbol ₦. Check live rates on our Maru currency page.
Maru is about 34 km East-Southeast of Gusau, the capital of Zamfara State. See cities near Maru for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Maru lands you closest to Madarounfa, Niger, about 136 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Maru sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
