Current Time in Katsina, Nigeria 🇳🇬
Lat/Long: 12.99° N, 7.6° E
Elevation: 519 m above sea level
Population rank: #21 of 907 cities in Nigeria by population
State: Katsina State
IANA Timezone: Africa/Lagos
Solar time: clocks run about 30m ahead of the sun
Timezone: WAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Nigeria: WAT
Katsina 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 Katsina, Nigeria, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Katsina
Katsina gets 12h 53m of daylight today. Sunrise in Katsina is at 06:04 and sunset in Katsina is at 18:57.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 21m near the December solstice to 12h 53m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Katsina and Major Cities
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Cities Sharing Katsina's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Katsina.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 18 Jun ● | 04:42 | 06:04 | 12:30 | 15:56 | 18:57 | 20:27 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 04:42 | 06:04 | 12:30 | 15:57 | 18:57 | 20:27 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 04:42 | 06:04 | 12:31 | 15:57 | 18:57 | 20:27 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 04:43 | 06:04 | 12:31 | 15:57 | 18:58 | 20:28 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 04:43 | 06:04 | 12:31 | 15:57 | 18:58 | 20:28 |
| Tue, 23 Jun | 04:43 | 06:05 | 12:31 | 15:58 | 18:58 | 20:28 |
| Wed, 24 Jun | 04:43 | 06:05 | 12:31 | 15:58 | 18:58 | 20:28 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Katsina
Sunrise
in Katsina
↑
6:04 AM
Sunset
in Katsina
↓
6:57 PM
Day Length
12h 53m
Dawn
in Katsina
5:40 AM
Dusk
in Katsina
7:21 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Katsina
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
16.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:26
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:25
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How Far Is Katsina From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 4,017 km | N (354deg) |
| London | 4,339 km | N (352deg) |
| Dubai | 5,161 km | ENE (67deg) |
| Moscow | 5,410 km | NNE (22deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,972 km | ENE (75deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,160 km | SW (236deg) |
| New York | 8,369 km | NW (309deg) |
| Singapore | 10,647 km | E (87deg) |
Katsina's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Katsina and you would surface near Safotu, Samoa, about 51 km from the antipodal point at 13.0deg S, 172.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Katsina
What time is it in Katsina right now?
The current local time in Katsina is 13:42 on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Katsina follows the Africa/Lagos time zone.
What time zone is Katsina in?
Katsina 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 Katsina?
Is Katsina on daylight saving time right now?
No — Katsina is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Katsina today?
Today in Katsina: sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset is at 18:57, giving 12h 53m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Katsina tonight?
The moon phase over Katsina tonight is Waxing Crescent with 16.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Katsina?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Katsina, clocks run about 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.