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
Daylight Hours in Zaria
Zaria gets 12h 46m of daylight today — sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset is at 18:51.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 28m near the December solstice to 12h 46m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 12 Jun ● | 04:45 | 06:05 | 12:28 | 15:55 | 18:51 | 20:21 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 04:45 | 06:06 | 12:29 | 15:55 | 18:52 | 20:22 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 04:45 | 06:06 | 12:29 | 15:55 | 18:52 | 20:22 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 04:45 | 06:06 | 12:29 | 15:56 | 18:52 | 20:22 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 04:46 | 06:06 | 12:29 | 15:56 | 18:52 | 20:22 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 04:46 | 06:06 | 12:29 | 15:56 | 18:53 | 20:23 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 04:46 | 06:06 | 12:30 | 15:57 | 18:53 | 20:23 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Zaria
Sunrise
in Zaria
↑
6:06 AM
Sunset
in Zaria
↓
6:51 PM
Day Length
12h 45m
Dawn
in Zaria
5:42 AM
Dusk
in Zaria
7:15 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Zaria
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
12.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 04:05
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 16:10
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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 07:19 on Friday, June 12, 2026. Zaria follows the Africa/Lagos time zone.
What time zone is Zaria in?
Zaria 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 Zaria?
Is Zaria on daylight saving time right now?
No — Zaria is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 12, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Zaria today?
Today in Zaria: sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset is at 18:51, giving 12h 45m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Zaria tonight?
The moon phase over Zaria tonight is Waning Crescent with 12.2% 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.