Current Time in Zaria, Nigeria 🇳🇬
Lat/Long: 11.11° N, 7.72° E
Elevation: 644 m above sea level
Population rank: #14 of 907 cities in Nigeria by population
State: Kaduna 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
The time now in Zaria, Nigeria is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Zaria currently observes WAT, UTC+1. Zaria sits in the Africa/Lagos time zone, UTC+01:00. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Day and night are close to even today, with about 12 hours of daylight. In the tropics, Zaria has only a modest swing in day length across the seasons. Zaria stands at an elevated 644 m above the sea. The nearest big city, Paris, is a distant 4227 km away. Zaria is a significant city in Nigeria, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Today Zaria sees 11h 45m between a 06:19 sunrise and a 18:05 sunset.
Zaria Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Zaria
Zaria gets 11h 46m of daylight today. Sunrise in Zaria is at 06:19 and sunset in Zaria is at 18:05.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 28m near the December solstice to 12h 46m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Zaria and Major Cities
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Cities Sharing Zaria's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Zaria.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 27 Oct ● | 05:06 | 06:19 | 12:13 | 15:33 | 18:06 | 19:36 |
| Wed, 28 Oct | 05:06 | 06:19 | 12:12 | 15:33 | 18:05 | 19:35 |
| Thu, 29 Oct | 05:06 | 06:20 | 12:12 | 15:33 | 18:05 | 19:35 |
| Fri, 30 Oct | 05:06 | 06:20 | 12:12 | 15:33 | 18:05 | 19:35 |
| Sat, 31 Oct | 05:06 | 06:20 | 12:12 | 15:33 | 18:04 | 19:34 |
| Sun, 1 Nov | 05:06 | 06:20 | 12:12 | 15:33 | 18:04 | 19:34 |
| Mon, 2 Nov | 05:06 | 06:20 | 12:12 | 15:33 | 18:04 | 19:34 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Zaria
Sunrise
in Zaria
↑
6:19 AM
Sunset
in Zaria
↓
6:05 PM
Day Length
11h 45m
Dawn
in Zaria
5:57 AM
Dusk
in Zaria
6:27 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Zaria
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
98.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 19:15
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 07:21
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Distances & Clock Changes in Zaria
How Far Is Zaria From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 4,227 km | N (354deg) |
| London | 4,548 km | N (353deg) |
| Dubai | 5,232 km | ENE (66deg) |
| Moscow | 5,600 km | NNE (21deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,015 km | ENE (74deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,053 km | WSW (236deg) |
| New York | 8,511 km | NW (310deg) |
| Singapore | 10,644 km | E (87deg) |
Zaria's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Zaria and you would surface near Safotu, Samoa, about 261 km from the antipodal point at 11.1deg S, 172.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Zaria
What time is it in Zaria right now?
The current local time in Zaria is 01:55 on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Zaria follows the Africa/Lagos time zone.
What time zone is Zaria in?
Zaria runs on the Africa/Lagos IANA time zone (UTC+01:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Zaria?
Is Zaria on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Zaria as of October 27, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Zaria today?
In Zaria today the sun rises at 06:19 and sets at 18:05, giving 11h 45m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Zaria tonight?
The moon phase over Zaria tonight is Waning Gibbous with 98.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Zaria?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Zaria, clocks run about 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.