Current Time in Makurdi, Nigeria 🇳🇬
Lat/Long: 7.73° N, 8.52° E
Elevation: 92 m above sea level
Population rank: #37 of 907 cities in Nigeria by population
State: Benue 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 Makurdi
Makurdi gets 12h 34m of daylight today — sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset is at 18:42.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 40m near the December solstice to 12h 34m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 11 Jun ● | 04:49 | 06:08 | 12:25 | 15:52 | 18:42 | 20:12 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 04:49 | 06:08 | 12:25 | 15:52 | 18:42 | 20:12 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 04:49 | 06:08 | 12:25 | 15:52 | 18:42 | 20:12 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 04:50 | 06:09 | 12:26 | 15:53 | 18:43 | 20:13 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 04:50 | 06:09 | 12:26 | 15:53 | 18:43 | 20:13 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 04:50 | 06:09 | 12:26 | 15:53 | 18:43 | 20:13 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 04:50 | 06:09 | 12:26 | 15:54 | 18:43 | 20:13 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Makurdi
Sunrise
in Makurdi
↑
6:08 AM
Sunset
in Makurdi
↓
6:42 PM
Day Length
12h 33m
Dawn
in Makurdi
5:45 AM
Dusk
in Makurdi
7:05 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Makurdi
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
14.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 03:13
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 16:01
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How Far Is Makurdi From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 4,610 km | N (354deg) |
| London | 4,932 km | N (352deg) |
| Dubai | 5,316 km | ENE (63deg) |
| Moscow | 5,920 km | NNE (20deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 6,924 km | WSW (238deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,039 km | ENE (72deg) |
| New York | 8,819 km | NW (310deg) |
| Singapore | 10,571 km | E (88deg) |
Makurdi's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Makurdi and you would surface in the open ocean, near 7.7deg S, 171.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Makurdi
What time is it in Makurdi right now?
The current local time in Makurdi is 23:39 on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Makurdi follows the Africa/Lagos time zone.
What time zone is Makurdi in?
Makurdi 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 Makurdi?
Is Makurdi on daylight saving time right now?
No — Makurdi is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 11, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Makurdi today?
Today in Makurdi: sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset is at 18:42, giving 12h 33m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Makurdi tonight?
The moon phase over Makurdi tonight is Waning Crescent with 14.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Makurdi?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Makurdi, clocks run about 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.