Current Time in Sokoto, Nigeria

3:44:07 AM

03:44:07

WAT (West Africa Time) · UTC+01:00

Africa/Lagos

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Time zone details

Sokoto does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Sokoto

Sunrise6:28 AMSolar noon12:35 PMSunset6:42 PM
Clock change statusNo clock changes are scheduled for Sokoto in the next 12 monthsView scheduleWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
Nigeria
District
Sokoto North
Place type
City or town
Country currency
Nigerian Naira (NGN)

Practical

Languages
English, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Fula
Dialing code
+234
Population
1,040,000
Elevation
Approximately 296 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
13° 03' N / 5° 14' E
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Clock changes in Sokoto

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
12 hr 14 min43 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
New MoonMoon illumination2%
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Saturday, September 12, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
12 hr 14 min43 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(81.0° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
New Moon (2% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Friday, September 11, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
12 hr 14 min43 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 13 min43 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 13 min43 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 12 min43 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 11 min43 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 10 min43 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 10 min43 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Sokoto

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Time context

Sokoto follows the same clock and daylight-saving rules as Lagos

Current time offsetUTC+01:00 (WAT)

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Upcoming national public holidays in Nigeria

  1. Independence Day
  2. National Youth Day
  3. Christmas Day

Nearby scheduled airports for Sokoto, Nigeria

Sadiq Abubakar III International AirportSKOLarge airport16.8 km south-southwest

Source: OurAirports record · SKO / DNSO

About 16.8 km (10.4 mi) south-southwest of Sokoto

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Sokoto in?
Sokoto currently uses West Africa Time (WAT). Its IANA time zone is Africa/Lagos.
When is the next clock change in Sokoto?
No clock changes are scheduled for Sokoto in the next 12 months
Does Sokoto observe daylight saving time?
Sokoto does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Sokoto right now?
Sokoto is currently UTC+01:00