Time Now in Gusau, Nigeria 🇳🇬
Lat/Long: 12.17° N, 6.66° E
Elevation: 451 m above sea level
Population rank: #52 of 907 cities in Nigeria by population
State: Zamfara State
IANA Timezone: Africa/Lagos
Solar time: clocks run about 35m ahead of the sun
Timezone: WAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Nigeria: WAT
Gusau keeps its clocks on UTC+01:00, in the Africa/Lagos time zone. Gusau does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Its tropical latitude keeps the seasonal change in daylight fairly gentle. Perched at about 451 m, Gusau sits well above the coast. The nearest big city, Paris, is a distant 4099 km away. A major centre in Nigeria, Gusau keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Time & Daylight in Gusau
Daylight Hours in Gusau
Gusau gets 12h 28m of daylight today. Sunrise in Gusau is at 06:22 and sunset in Gusau is at 18:50.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 24m near the December solstice to 12h 50m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug ● | 05:07 | 06:22 | 12:36 | 15:41 | 18:50 | 20:20 |
| Sat, 22 Aug | 05:07 | 06:22 | 12:36 | 15:41 | 18:50 | 20:20 |
| Sun, 23 Aug | 05:07 | 06:22 | 12:36 | 15:41 | 18:49 | 20:19 |
| Mon, 24 Aug | 05:08 | 06:22 | 12:35 | 15:41 | 18:49 | 20:19 |
| Tue, 25 Aug | 05:08 | 06:22 | 12:35 | 15:42 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
| Wed, 26 Aug | 05:08 | 06:22 | 12:35 | 15:42 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
| Thu, 27 Aug | 05:08 | 06:22 | 12:35 | 15:42 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
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Moon Phases & Times for Gusau
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
65.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 14:41
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 01:17
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Distances & Clock Changes in Gusau
How Far Is Gusau From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 4,099 km | N (355deg) |
| London | 4,417 km | N (353deg) |
| Dubai | 5,291 km | ENE (67deg) |
| Moscow | 5,533 km | NNE (22deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,024 km | SW (235deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,095 km | ENE (75deg) |
| New York | 8,347 km | NW (309deg) |
| Singapore | 10,754 km | E (87deg) |
Gusau's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Gusau and you would surface near Asau, Samoa, about 168 km from the antipodal point at 12.2deg S, 173.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gusau
What time is it in Gusau right now?
The current local time in Gusau is 20:10 on Friday, August 21, 2026. Gusau follows the Africa/Lagos time zone.
What time zone is Gusau in?
Gusau 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 Gusau?
Is Gusau on daylight saving time right now?
No — Gusau is not currently observing daylight saving time as of August 21, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Gusau tonight?
Over Gusau tonight the moon shows a Waxing Gibbous phase at 65.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Gusau?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Gusau, clocks run about 35m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.