Jos runs on UTC+1 (WAT) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Jos and your time
Jos at a glance
| Country | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Region | Plateau State |
| Time zone | Africa/Lagos |
| Abbreviation now | WAT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 9.93° N, 8.89° E |
Jos time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Jos follow Africa/Lagos and keep UTC+1 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 1970.
Jos is on the same time as the rest of Nigeria, including the capital, Abuja.
Clock changes in Jos, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Jos for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Jos and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Jos, it is 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 |
Jos never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
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 Jos
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Close to the equator, days in Jos last between 11 hours 33 minutes and 12 hours 42 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Jos
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:29 AM | 6:35 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:05 AM | 6:47 PM | 12 h 42 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:14 AM | 6:20 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:36 AM | 6:09 PM | 11 h 33 min |
Clock time and sun time in Jos
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Jos: solar noon falls at about 12:25 PM on standard time.
Places close to Jos
All the places listed below keep the same time as Jos.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bauchi | 113 km (70 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lafia | 165 km (102 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kaduna | 172 km (107 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Abuja | 181 km (113 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zaria | 183 km (114 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chakwama | 200 km (124 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Suleja | 205 km (128 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pindiga | 226 km (140 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Jos today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
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Tools for time in Jos
- Convert a time to or from Jos: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Jos to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Jos and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Jos in?
Jos uses the Africa/Lagos time zone, which is UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Does Jos use daylight saving time?
No. Jos stays on UTC+1 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Jos and New York?
Jos 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 Jos does not.
Is Jos on the same time as Abuja?
Yes. Jos and Abuja both use UTC+1 right now.
How long is the longest day in Jos?
About 12 hours 42 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 33 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.