Nigeria facts
| Capital | Abuja |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Africa, Western Africa |
| Area | 923,768 km² · 356,669 sq mi · 228,267,692 acres |
| Language | English |
| Demonym | Nigerian |
| Currency | Nigerian Naira (NGN) |
| Time zone | Africa/Lagos · UTC+1 · 8:35 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +234 |
| Internet domain | .ng |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types G |
| Capital coordinates | 9.0579, 7.4951 |
Time difference
Abuja is on UTC+1 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 7:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 4:00 a.m. |
| London | 12:00 p.m. |
| UTC | 11:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Nigeria is about 9.9% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Nigeria is about 3.8 times the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Abuja to Washington, D.C.: about 8,906 km (5,534 mi) as the crow flies.
- Abuja to London: about 4,771 km (2,965 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Nigeria shares land borders with 4 countries: Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Niger.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Nigeria?
The capital of Nigeria is Abuja.
How big is Nigeria?
Nigeria covers about 923,768 km² (356,669 sq mi), ranking 31 of 196 countries by area. It is about 9.9% of the size of the United States. It is about 3.8 times the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Nigeria in?
Abuja uses UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) today. When it is noon in Abuja, it is 7:00 a.m. in New York and 12:00 p.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Nigeria use?
Nigeria uses the Nigerian Naira (NGN).
What is the country code for Nigeria?
The international calling code is +234. From the United States dial 011 234 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 234.
What language is spoken in Nigeria?
Official or national language: English.