Current Time in Bukuru, Nigeria 🇳🇬
Lat/Long: 9.79° N, 8.86° E
Elevation: 1,277 m above sea level
Population rank: #242 of 907 cities in Nigeria by population
State: Plateau State
IANA Timezone: Africa/Lagos
Solar time: clocks run about 25m ahead of the sun
Timezone: WAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Nigeria: WAT
The time now in Bukuru, Nigeria is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Bukuru currently observes WAT, UTC+1. Local time in Bukuru runs on a UTC+01:00 offset (Africa/Lagos). There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. So near the equator, its days and nights stay almost the same length all year. At roughly 1277 m, Bukuru is a genuine high-altitude city. Bukuru is fairly isolated: even Paris lies some 4386 km off. Modest in size, Bukuru still needs an exact local time for planning across borders.
The sun rises over Bukuru at 06:13 and sets at 18:06, giving 11h 53m of daylight today.
Bukuru Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Bukuru
Bukuru gets 11h 54m of daylight today. Sunrise in Bukuru is at 06:13 and sunset in Bukuru is at 18:06.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 33m near the December solstice to 12h 41m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Bukuru and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Bukuru right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in Nigeria
Cities Sharing Bukuru's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Bukuru.
Weather in Bukuru
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Prayer Times in Bukuru
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Oct ● | 05:00 | 06:12 | 12:10 | 15:30 | 18:07 | 19:37 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 05:00 | 06:12 | 12:10 | 15:30 | 18:07 | 19:37 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 05:00 | 06:13 | 12:09 | 15:30 | 18:06 | 19:36 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:00 | 06:13 | 12:09 | 15:30 | 18:06 | 19:36 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:00 | 06:13 | 12:09 | 15:30 | 18:05 | 19:35 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:00 | 06:13 | 12:09 | 15:29 | 18:05 | 19:35 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 05:00 | 06:13 | 12:09 | 15:29 | 18:04 | 19:34 |
14-day Forecast for Bukuru
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Bukuru
Sunrise
in Bukuru
↑
6:13 AM
Sunset
in Bukuru
↓
6:06 PM
Day Length
11h 53m
Dawn
in Bukuru
5:51 AM
Dusk
in Bukuru
6:28 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Bukuru
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
29.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 11:00
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:40
Distances & Clock Changes in Bukuru
How Far Is Bukuru From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 4,386 km | N (353deg) |
| London | 4,710 km | N (352deg) |
| Dubai | 5,181 km | ENE (64deg) |
| Moscow | 5,692 km | NNE (20deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,937 km | ENE (73deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,078 km | WSW (237deg) |
| New York | 8,701 km | NW (310deg) |
| Singapore | 10,525 km | E (88deg) |
Bukuru's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Bukuru and you would surface in the open ocean, near 9.8deg S, 171.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bukuru
What time is it in Bukuru right now?
The current local time in Bukuru is 09:46 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Bukuru follows the Africa/Lagos time zone.
What time zone is Bukuru in?
Bukuru 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 Bukuru?
Is Bukuru on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Bukuru as of October 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bukuru today?
In Bukuru today the sun rises at 06:13 and sets at 18:06, giving 11h 53m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Bukuru tonight?
Tonight the moon over Bukuru is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 29.0%.
What is solar time in Bukuru?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Bukuru, clocks run about 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.