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Current Date And Time In Katsina-Ala, Nigeria

Sunday, 26 July 2026
20:39:32 WAT
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 36,722
District: Katsina-Ala

✈️ Katsina-Ala, Benue State, Nigeria - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Katsina-Ala, Benue State, Nigeria using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Katsina-Ala.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Katsina-Ala with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Katsina-Ala — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Nigeria, which includes Katsina-Ala, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Nigeria before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Nigeria's time zone +01:00, country calling code +234 (exit prefix 009) and country internet domain .NG. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Katsina-Ala.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+01:00
📞 Country Calling Code+234
☎️ International Exit Prefix009
🌐 Internet Domain.NG

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Nigeria — police 112, ambulance 112, fire brigade 112, general emergency 112. Store these in your phone before you reach Katsina-Ala. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Katsina-Ala.

🚔
Police
112
🚑
Ambulance
112
🚒
Fire
112
📞
General
112

📊 Nigeria At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Nigeria — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.535
Low
👤
Life Expectancy
54.6
years
📚
Literacy Rate
70.4%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$1,084
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
3.1%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Nigeria development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Katsina-Ala for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Katsina-Ala
Regional Airport • MDI
Makurdi Airport
Makurdi, NG
95
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Katsina-Ala's exact coordinates, or Makurdi's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Katsina-Ala From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Katsina-Ala to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Paris (France)4,681 km2,909 mi~ 6h 15m
London (United Kingdom)5,006 km3,110 mi~ 6h 38m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)5,270 km3,275 mi~ 6h 57m
New York (United States)8,924 km5,545 mi~ 11h 15m
Toronto (Canada)9,351 km5,811 mi~ 11h 45m
Singapore (Singapore)10,489 km6,518 mi~ 13h 05m
Los Angeles (United States)12,846 km7,982 mi~ 15h 52m
Tokyo (Japan)12,976 km8,063 mi~ 16h 01m
Sydney (Australia)15,111 km9,389 mi~ 18h 32m
Auckland (New Zealand)16,402 km10,192 mi~ 20h 03m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Katsina-Ala, Nigeria is set to West Africa Time (WAT) with a current offset of UTC +01:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Katsina-Ala requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneWest Africa Time (WAT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +01:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time8:39 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Katsina-Ala to Major World Cities

It is currently 8:39 PM on Sunday in Katsina-Ala. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Katsina-Ala right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Katsina-Ala
New York (United States)Sun, 3:39 PM5h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 12:39 PM8h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 3:39 PM5h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 8:39 PMSame time
Paris (France)Sun, 9:39 PM1h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 11:39 PM3h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Mon, 3:39 AM7h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Mon, 4:39 AM8h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Mon, 5:39 AM9h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 7:39 AM11h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Katsina-Ala — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Katsina-Ala is the Nigerian naira (NGN), written as . The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
₦ 1,368.34
NGN
€ 1 Euro
₦ 1,556.35
NGN
£ 1 British Pound
₦ 1,822.56
NGN
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
₦ 955.10
NGN
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
₦ 970.28
NGN

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 26, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Katsina-Ala

Knowing which languages are used in Katsina-Ala helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
English
National language(s):
HausaYorubaIgbo

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Katsina-Ala. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Lessel (Benue State, Nigeria)18 mi30 kmWest (W)
⬆️
Adikpo (Benue State, Nigeria)20 mi32 kmSouth (S)
⬆️
Buruku (Benue State, Nigeria)21 mi33 kmNNW
⬆️
Yandev (Benue State, Nigeria)21 mi34 kmNW
⬆️
Gboko (Benue State, Nigeria)22 mi36 kmWNW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Katsina-Ala

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Katsina-Ala is the Petra (Jordan), about 3,750 km away. Straight-line distances from Katsina-Ala to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan3,750 km2,330 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy3,874 km2,407 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil6,616 km4,111 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India7,546 km4,689 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru9,312 km5,787 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico10,535 km6,546 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China10,882 km6,762 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Katsina-Ala shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Benue State and Nigeria. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Benue State Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Benue State, including major hub cities.
✈️ Nigeria Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Nigeria.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Katsina-Ala, Nigeria runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type G socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Katsina-Ala and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Katsina-Ala.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
GType G: Three rectangular pins
States By Alphabets

🧭 Katsina-Ala's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Katsina-Ala

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Katsina-Ala. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Katsina-Ala — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Katsina-Ala

Katsina-Ala keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Nigeria. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Katsina-Ala

The closest airport to Katsina-Ala is Makurdi Airport (MDI), about 95 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Katsina-Ala From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Katsina-Ala needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Katsina-Ala gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Katsina-Ala

Katsina-Ala rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Katsina-Ala — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Katsina-Ala

ℹ️ Katsina-Ala OverviewSee the full profile of Katsina-Ala — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Katsina-Ala MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Katsina-Ala for distance and direction.
💰 Katsina-Ala CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Katsina-Ala

What side of the road do people drive on in Katsina-Ala?

Katsina-Ala, like the rest of Nigeria, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Katsina-Ala use?

Katsina-Ala runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type G sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Katsina-Ala?

In Katsina-Ala, reach police on 112, ambulance on 112, fire brigade on 112, a general emergency line on 112. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Katsina-Ala?

Makurdi Airport (MDI) is the nearest airport to Katsina-Ala, about 95 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Katsina-Ala in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Katsina-Ala runs on West Africa Time (UTC +01:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Katsina-Ala?

Katsina-Ala shares the official and regional languages of Benue State and Nigeria — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Katsina-Ala?

No — Katsina-Ala uses the Nigerian naira (NGN), symbol . Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Katsina-Ala currency page for live rates.