Kaduna keeps UTC+1 (WAT) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Kaduna and your time
Kaduna at a glance
| Country | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Region | Kaduna State |
| Time zone | Africa/Lagos |
| Abbreviation now | WAT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 10.53° N, 7.44° E |
Which time zone Kaduna uses
Kaduna follows the Africa/Lagos time zone and stays on UTC+1 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
Kaduna is on the same time as the rest of Nigeria, including the capital, Abuja.
Clock changes in Kaduna, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Kaduna for 2026 or 2027.
Kaduna time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Kaduna, 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 |
Kaduna 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 is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Kaduna
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Close to the equator, days in Kaduna last between 11 hours 31 minutes and 12 hours 45 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Kaduna
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:34 AM | 6:41 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:10 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 45 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:19 AM | 6:26 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:43 AM | 6:14 PM | 11 h 31 min |
When the sun is highest in Kaduna
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Kaduna: solar noon falls at about 12:30 PM on standard time.
Places close to Kaduna
Every city below shares Kaduna’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaria | 72 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Funtua | 112 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Minna | 141 km (87 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Suleja | 152 km (95 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Abuja | 163 km (102 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jos | 172 km (107 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gusau | 201 km (125 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kano | 202 km (125 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Kaduna today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in Nigeria
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Tools for time in Kaduna
- Convert a time to or from Kaduna: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Kaduna to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Kaduna and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kaduna in?
Kaduna uses the Africa/Lagos time zone, which is UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Does Kaduna use daylight saving time?
No. Kaduna stays on UTC+1 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Kaduna and New York?
Kaduna 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 Kaduna does not.
Is Kaduna on the same time as Abuja?
Yes. Kaduna and Abuja both use UTC+1 right now.
How long is the longest day in Kaduna?
About 12 hours 45 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 31 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.