Current Time in Jos, Nigeria 🇳🇬
Lat/Long: 9.93° N, 8.89° E
Elevation: 1,186 m above sea level
Population rank: #12 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
Daylight Hours in Jos
Jos gets 12h 41m of daylight today — sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset is at 18:45.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 32m near the December solstice to 12h 42m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 12 Jun ● | 04:43 | 06:03 | 12:24 | 15:50 | 18:45 | 20:15 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 04:43 | 06:03 | 12:24 | 15:51 | 18:45 | 20:15 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 04:43 | 06:03 | 12:24 | 15:51 | 18:45 | 20:15 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 04:43 | 06:03 | 12:24 | 15:51 | 18:45 | 20:15 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 04:44 | 06:04 | 12:25 | 15:52 | 18:46 | 20:16 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 04:44 | 06:04 | 12:25 | 15:52 | 18:46 | 20:16 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 04:44 | 06:04 | 12:25 | 15:52 | 18:46 | 20:16 |
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Moon Phases & Times for Jos
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How Far Is Jos From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 4,371 km | N (353deg) |
| London | 4,695 km | N (352deg) |
| Dubai | 5,171 km | ENE (65deg) |
| Moscow | 5,677 km | NNE (20deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,929 km | ENE (74deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,089 km | WSW (237deg) |
| New York | 8,693 km | NW (310deg) |
| Singapore | 10,521 km | E (88deg) |
Jos's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Jos and you would surface in the open ocean, near 9.9deg S, 171.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jos
What time is it in Jos right now?
The current local time in Jos is 05:26 on Friday, June 12, 2026. Jos follows the Africa/Lagos time zone.
What time zone is Jos in?
Jos 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 Jos?
Is Jos on daylight saving time right now?
No — Jos is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 12, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Jos today?
Today in Jos: sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset is at 18:45, giving 12h 41m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Jos tonight?
The moon phase over Jos tonight is Waning Crescent with 12.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Jos?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Jos, clocks run about 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.