Current Time in Sokoto, Nigeria 🇳🇬
Lat/Long: 13.06° N, 5.24° E
Elevation: 296 m above sea level
Population rank: #12 of 907 cities in Nigeria by population
State: Sokoto State
IANA Timezone: Africa/Lagos
Solar time: clocks run about 40m ahead of the sun
Timezone: WAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Nigeria: WAT
Daylight Hours in Sokoto
Sokoto gets 12h 53m of daylight today — sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset is at 19:05.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 21m near the December solstice to 12h 53m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 12 Jun ● | 04:50 | 06:12 | 12:38 | 16:04 | 19:05 | 20:35 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 04:51 | 06:12 | 12:39 | 16:04 | 19:05 | 20:35 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 04:51 | 06:12 | 12:39 | 16:05 | 19:05 | 20:35 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 04:51 | 06:12 | 12:39 | 16:05 | 19:06 | 20:36 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 04:51 | 06:12 | 12:39 | 16:05 | 19:06 | 20:36 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 04:51 | 06:13 | 12:39 | 16:06 | 19:06 | 20:36 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 04:51 | 06:13 | 12:40 | 16:06 | 19:06 | 20:36 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Sokoto
Sunrise
in Sokoto
↑
6:12 AM
Sunset
in Sokoto
↓
7:05 PM
Day Length
12h 52m
Dawn
in Sokoto
5:48 AM
Dusk
in Sokoto
7:29 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Sokoto
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
13.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 04:12
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 16:23
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How Far Is Sokoto From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 3,989 km | N (357deg) |
| London | 4,302 km | N (355deg) |
| Dubai | 5,395 km | ENE (68deg) |
| Moscow | 5,502 km | NNE (23deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 6,955 km | SW (234deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,217 km | ENE (75deg) |
| New York | 8,165 km | NW (309deg) |
| Singapore | 10,902 km | E (87deg) |
Sokoto's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Sokoto and you would surface near Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna, about 155 km from the antipodal point at 13.1deg S, 174.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sokoto
What time is it in Sokoto right now?
The current local time in Sokoto is 03:36 on Friday, June 12, 2026. Sokoto follows the Africa/Lagos time zone.
What time zone is Sokoto in?
Sokoto 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 Sokoto?
Is Sokoto on daylight saving time right now?
No — Sokoto is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 12, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Sokoto today?
Today in Sokoto: sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset is at 19:05, giving 12h 52m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Sokoto tonight?
The moon phase over Sokoto tonight is Waning Crescent with 13.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Sokoto?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Sokoto, clocks run about 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.