Time Now in Takum, Nigeria 🇳🇬
Lat/Long: 7.27° N, 9.98° E
Elevation: 256 m above sea level
Population rank: #184 of 907 cities in Nigeria by population
State: Benue State
IANA Timezone: Africa/Lagos
Solar time: clocks run about 20m ahead of the sun
Timezone: WAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Nigeria: WAT
Takum 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 Takum, Nigeria, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Takum
Daylight Hours in Takum
Takum gets 12h 30m of daylight today. Sunrise in Takum is at 06:11 and sunset in Takum is at 18:41.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 42m near the December solstice to 12h 32m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Takum and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Takum right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Takum
What is the current local time in Takum?
The live local time in Takum is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Takum currently observes WAT, with a standard offset of UTC+01:00.
What time zone is Takum in?
Takum uses the WAT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+01:00.
Does Takum observe daylight saving time?
No. Takum stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Takum's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Takum.
Weather in Takum
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 04:53 | 06:11 | 12:26 | 15:51 | 18:41 | 20:11 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:54 | 06:11 | 12:26 | 15:50 | 18:41 | 20:11 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:54 | 06:11 | 12:26 | 15:50 | 18:41 | 20:11 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:54 | 06:11 | 12:26 | 15:50 | 18:41 | 20:11 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:54 | 06:11 | 12:26 | 15:50 | 18:41 | 20:11 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:55 | 06:12 | 12:26 | 15:50 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 04:55 | 06:12 | 12:26 | 15:50 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Takum
Sunrise
in Takum
↑
6:11 AM
Sunset
in Takum
↓
6:41 PM
Day Length
12h 29m
Dawn
in Takum
5:48 AM
Dusk
in Takum
7:03 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Takum
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 09:51
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:30
Distances & Clock Changes in Takum
How Far Is Takum From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 4,679 km | N (353deg) |
| London | 5,006 km | N (351deg) |
| Dubai | 5,197 km | ENE (62deg) |
| Moscow | 5,915 km | NNE (19deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,901 km | ENE (72deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,035 km | WSW (239deg) |
| New York | 8,975 km | NW (310deg) |
| Singapore | 10,412 km | E (88deg) |
Takum's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Takum and you would surface in the open ocean, near 7.3deg S, 170.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Takum
What time is it in Takum right now?
The current local time in Takum is 18:11 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Takum follows the Africa/Lagos time zone.
What time zone is Takum in?
Takum 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 Takum?
Is Takum on daylight saving time right now?
No — Takum is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Takum today?
Today in Takum: sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset is at 18:41, giving 12h 29m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Takum tonight?
The moon phase over Takum tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Takum?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Takum, clocks run about 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.