Time Now in Bama, Nigeria 🇳🇬
Lat/Long: 11.52° N, 13.69° E
Elevation: 330 m above sea level
Population rank: #79 of 907 cities in Nigeria by population
State: Borno State
IANA Timezone: Africa/Lagos
Timezone: WAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Nigeria: WAT
Clocks in Bama are set to UTC+01:00 under the Africa/Lagos zone. Bama does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Day and night are close to even today, with about 12 hours of daylight. In the tropics, Bama has only a modest swing in day length across the seasons. Perched at about 330 m, Bama sits well above the coast. Bama is fairly isolated: even Paris lies some 4282 km off. Bama is a significant city in Nigeria, worth timing right for calls and travel.
The sun rises over Bama at 05:54 and sets at 18:01, giving 12h 07m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Bama
Daylight Hours in Bama
Bama gets 12h 07m of daylight today. Sunrise in Bama is at 05:54 and sunset in Bama is at 18:01.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 27m near the December solstice to 12h 48m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Bama and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Bama right now.
Other Cities in Nigeria with Local Time
Cities Sharing Bama's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Bama.
Weather in Bama
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Bama
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 21 Sep ● | 04:42 | 05:54 | 11:58 | 15:15 | 18:02 | 19:32 |
| Tue, 22 Sep | 04:42 | 05:54 | 11:58 | 15:15 | 18:01 | 19:31 |
| Wed, 23 Sep | 04:42 | 05:54 | 11:57 | 15:14 | 18:01 | 19:31 |
| Thu, 24 Sep | 04:42 | 05:54 | 11:57 | 15:14 | 18:00 | 19:30 |
| Fri, 25 Sep | 04:42 | 05:54 | 11:57 | 15:14 | 17:59 | 19:29 |
| Sat, 26 Sep | 04:42 | 05:54 | 11:56 | 15:14 | 17:59 | 19:29 |
| Sun, 27 Sep | 04:42 | 05:54 | 11:56 | 15:14 | 17:58 | 19:28 |
14-day Forecast for Bama
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Bama
Sunrise
in Bama
↑
5:54 AM
Sunset
in Bama
↓
6:01 PM
Day Length
12h 07m
Dawn
in Bama
5:33 AM
Dusk
in Bama
6:23 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Bama
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
77.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 15:11
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 02:09
Distances & Clock Changes in Bama
How Far Is Bama From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 4,282 km | NNW (348deg) |
| London | 4,619 km | NNW (347deg) |
| Dubai | 4,622 km | ENE (65deg) |
| Moscow | 5,338 km | NNE (18deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,376 km | ENE (75deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,628 km | WSW (239deg) |
| New York | 8,983 km | NW (310deg) |
| Singapore | 9,992 km | E (89deg) |
Bama's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Bama and you would surface in the open ocean, near 11.5deg S, 166.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bama
What time is it in Bama right now?
The current local time in Bama is 21:32 on Monday, September 21, 2026. Bama follows the Africa/Lagos time zone.
What time zone is Bama in?
Bama uses the Africa/Lagos IANA time zone (UTC+01:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Bama?
Is Bama on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of September 21, 2026, Bama is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bama today?
In Bama today the sun rises at 05:54 and sets at 18:01, giving 12h 07m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Bama tonight?
Tonight the moon over Bama is in its Waxing Gibbous phase, lit 77.1%.
What is solar time in Bama?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Bama, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.