Current Date And Time In Shinkafi, Nigeria
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
20:23:26 WAT
State: Zamfara State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 9,324
District: Shinkafi
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Shinkafi, 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 Shinkafi — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Shinkafi | |
| District / County | Shinkafi | |
| State | Zamfara State | |
| Country | Nigeria | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 9,324 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Zamfara State | #10 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 | 329 | |
| In Feet | 1,079 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 13.07 | |
| Longitude | 6.51 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 13.073° N 6.506° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 13° 4' 23" N 6° 30' 21" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 13° 4.38' N 6° 30.34' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Zamfara State Capital | 102 km South of Gusau | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Guidan Roumdji, Niger (68 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 37m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lagos |
Shinkafi is a city situated in Zamfara State, Nigeria, within Africa. It falls under Shinkafi, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Shinkafi 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 Shinkafi pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 329 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Shinkafi on the map
Shinkafi 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 Shinkafi 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. › Shinkafi exchange rates
To ring a number in Shinkafi 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 Shinkafi and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Shinkafi ranks #10 of 12 cities in Zamfara State. It lies about 102 km South 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 Shinkafi
Shinkafi has a recorded population of approximately 9,324 people. That places it #10 of 12 cities with population data in Zamfara State. Browse more cities in Zamfara State for comparison.
Shinkafi sits within Shinkafi, is part of Zamfara State in Nigeria. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Shinkafi 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 Shinkafi price in Nigerian naira (NGN), written with the symbol ₦. Check live rates on our Shinkafi currency page.
Shinkafi is about 102 km South of Gusau, the capital of Zamfara State. See cities near Shinkafi for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Shinkafi lands you closest to Guidan Roumdji, Niger, about 68 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Shinkafi sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
