Gombe runs on UTC+1 (WAT) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Gombe and your time
Gombe at a glance
| Country | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Region | Gombe State |
| Time zone | Africa/Lagos |
| Abbreviation now | WAT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 10.29° N, 11.17° E |
Time zone in Gombe
The clocks in Gombe follow Africa/Lagos and keep UTC+1 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 1970.
Gombe is on the same time as the rest of Nigeria, including the capital, Abuja.
Clock changes in Gombe, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Gombe for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Gombe is
Take 9:00 AM in Gombe: the clock reads 3:00 AM in New York, 7:00 PM in Sydney and 12:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 5 h behind | 2 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 8 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | Same time | 7 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | 1 h ahead | 8 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 5 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 4 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 1 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | 9 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 7 h |
Because Gombe keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Gombe
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Being in the tropics, Gombe sees little change in day length: the longest day (12 hours 44 minutes) is only 1 hour 12 minutes longer than the shortest (11 hours 32 minutes). Sunrise stays between 5:53 AM and 6:38 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Gombe
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:20 AM | 6:26 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:55 AM | 6:39 PM | 12 h 44 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:04 AM | 6:11 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:28 AM | 5:59 PM | 11 h 32 min |
Clock time and sun time in Gombe
Gombe lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:15 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Gombe
All the places listed below keep the same time as Gombe.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pindiga | 41 km (26 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bauchi | 145 km (90 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jalingo | 157 km (97 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Azare | 187 km (116 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yola | 188 km (117 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chakwama | 217 km (135 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mubi | 230 km (143 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jos | 252 km (157 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Gombe today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Gombe in?
Gombe uses the Africa/Lagos time zone, which is UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Does Gombe use daylight saving time?
No. Gombe stays on UTC+1 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Gombe and New York?
Gombe is 6 hours ahead of New York in January and 5 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Gombe does not.
Is Gombe on the same time as Abuja?
Yes. Gombe and Abuja both use UTC+1 right now.
How long is the longest day in Gombe?
About 12 hours 44 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 32 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.