What time zone is Yelwa in?

Yelwa uses West Africa Time (WAT, UTC+1) all year. Its IANA time zone is Africa/Lagos.

Does Yelwa observe daylight saving time?

No. Yelwa uses WAT (UTC+1) all year.

Current Time in Yelwa, Shendam, Plateau State, Nigeria

8:25:49 AM

08:25:49

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

WAT (West Africa Time) · UTC+01:00

Africa/Lagos

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Time zone details

Yelwa does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Yelwa

Sunrise6:10 AMSolar noon12:05 PMSunset6:00 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Nigeria
Administrative area: Plateau State
District: Shendam
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)

Practical

Country languages: English, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Fula
Dialing code: +234
Population: 13,234
Elevation: Approximately 221 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 8° 49' N / 9° 37' E

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Clock changes in Yelwa

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:10 AM
Solar noon: 12:05 PM
Sunset: 6:00 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 51 min25 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:48 AM – 6:22 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:23 AM – 6:46 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:59 AM – 7:11 PM

Full MoonMoon illumination98%

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Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:10 AM (east, 102.8°)
Sunset: 6:00 PM (west, 257.0°)
Day length: 11 hr 51 min25 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:05 PM (68.3° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:48 AM – 6:22 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:23 AM – 6:46 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:59 AM – 7:11 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Moonrise: 7:10 PM (northeast, 65.6°)
Moonset: 7:10 AM (west, 292.4°)
Previous principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 5:12 AM
Next principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 9:28 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Tuesday, October 27	6:10 AM	6:00 PM	11 hr 51 min	25 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	6:10 AM	6:00 PM	11 hr 50 min	26 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	6:10 AM	5:59 PM	11 hr 50 min	25 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	6:10 AM	5:59 PM	11 hr 49 min	25 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	6:10 AM	5:59 PM	11 hr 49 min	25 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	6:10 AM	5:59 PM	11 hr 48 min	24 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 2	6:10 AM	5:58 PM	11 hr 48 min	24 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Nigeria

Sun, Nov 1, 2026National Youth Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Sat, Dec 26, 2026Boxing Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Yelwa in?: Yelwa uses West Africa Time (WAT, UTC+1) all year. Its IANA time zone is Africa/Lagos.
When is the next clock change in Yelwa?: No clock changes are scheduled for Yelwa in the next 12 months
Does Yelwa observe daylight saving time?: No. Yelwa uses WAT (UTC+1) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Yelwa?: Yelwa is UTC+1 all year