Time Now in Gumel, Nigeria 🇳🇬
Lat/Long: 12.63° N, 9.39° E
Elevation: 369 m above sea level
Population rank: #159 of 907 cities in Nigeria by population
State: Jigawa State
IANA Timezone: Africa/Lagos
Solar time: clocks run about 20m ahead of the sun
Timezone: WAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Nigeria: WAT
Gumel is in the Africa/Lagos time zone (UTC+01:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Gumel, Nigeria, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Gumel
Daylight Hours in Gumel
Gumel gets 12h 50m of daylight today. Sunrise in Gumel is at 06:02 and sunset in Gumel is at 18:52.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 23m near the December solstice to 12h 52m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Gumel
What is the current local time in Gumel?
The live local time in Gumel is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Gumel currently observes WAT, with a standard offset of UTC+01:00.
What time zone is Gumel in?
Gumel uses the WAT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+01:00.
Does Gumel observe daylight saving time?
No. Gumel stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Gumel's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Gumel.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 7 Jul ● | 04:41 | 06:02 | 12:27 | 15:52 | 18:52 | 20:22 |
| Wed, 8 Jul | 04:41 | 06:02 | 12:27 | 15:52 | 18:52 | 20:22 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 04:42 | 06:02 | 12:27 | 15:52 | 18:52 | 20:22 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 04:42 | 06:03 | 12:27 | 15:52 | 18:52 | 20:22 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 04:42 | 06:03 | 12:27 | 15:52 | 18:52 | 20:22 |
| Sun, 12 Jul | 04:43 | 06:03 | 12:28 | 15:52 | 18:52 | 20:22 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 04:43 | 06:03 | 12:28 | 15:51 | 18:52 | 20:22 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Gumel
Sunrise
in Gumel
↑
6:02 AM
Sunset
in Gumel
↓
6:52 PM
Day Length
12h 49m
Dawn
in Gumel
5:38 AM
Dusk
in Gumel
7:15 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Gumel
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
57.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 00:10
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 12:00
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Distances & Clock Changes in Gumel
How Far Is Gumel From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 4,080 km | N (352deg) |
| London | 4,407 km | N (351deg) |
| Dubai | 4,998 km | ENE (67deg) |
| Moscow | 5,376 km | NNE (21deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,795 km | ENE (75deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,298 km | WSW (237deg) |
| New York | 8,544 km | NW (309deg) |
| Singapore | 10,455 km | E (88deg) |
Gumel's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Gumel and you would surface near Lufilufi, Samoa, about 175 km from the antipodal point at 12.6deg S, 170.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gumel
What time is it in Gumel right now?
The current local time in Gumel is 04:33 on Tuesday, July 07, 2026. Gumel follows the Africa/Lagos time zone.
What time zone is Gumel in?
Gumel 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 Gumel?
Is Gumel on daylight saving time right now?
No — Gumel is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 07, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Gumel today?
Today in Gumel: sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset is at 18:52, giving 12h 49m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Gumel tonight?
The moon phase over Gumel tonight is Last Quarter with 57.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Gumel?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Gumel, clocks run about 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.