Location & Surroundings
Zaria is a settlement in Kebbi, Nigeria, at 155 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bagudo, 16 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 430 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Gaya Airport, about 110 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 15' 45" N, 4° 15' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 155 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 13,362 p/km²
- Built-up 19.2%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:33
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 11 h 43 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Zaria
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Zaria, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 35.9 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 591 W/m2.
Temperature
26.3 C
Wind
1.2 m/s S (166 deg)
Humidity
20 %
Pressure
1,010.4 hPa
Clouds
29 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 26.3 | 1.2 | 166 | 20 | 1,010.4 | - / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.8 | 2.0 | 181 | 29 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.9 | 1.7 | 68 | 15 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 591.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.1 | 1.9 | 251 | 18 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 418.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.9 | 1.2 | 265 | 22 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.9 | 1.6 | 183 | 28 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 36.3 | 2.4 | 155 | 18 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 592.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.5 | 1.9 | 279 | 21 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 422.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.9 | 1.7 | 163 | 31 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.2 | 3.5 | 182 | 40 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.7 | 1.9 | 168 | 25 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 577.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.8 | 1.6 | 173 | 30 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 415.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.3 | 2.2 | 152 | 36 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Zaria?
Now 26.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 35.9 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 591 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Zaria today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 11h 43m.
What is the local time in Zaria?
Local time is 10:33. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Zaria?
Zaria is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Zaria?
DEM 155 m.
Where is Zaria located?
It is at 11.26247, 4.26248 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Zaria in?
It is in Nigeria.