Katsina keeps UTC+1 (WAT) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Katsina and your time
Katsina at a glance
| Country | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Region | Katsina State |
| Time zone | Africa/Lagos |
| Abbreviation now | WAT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 12.99° N, 7.60° E |
Time zone in Katsina
Local time in Katsina is UTC+1 year round, under the Africa/Lagos rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
Katsina is on the same time as the rest of Nigeria, including the capital, Abuja.
Clock changes in Katsina, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Katsina for 2026 or 2027.
Katsina time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Katsina: 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 |
Katsina 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.
Daylight in Katsina
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Being in the tropics, Katsina sees little change in day length: the longest day (12 hours 54 minutes) is only 1 hour 32 minutes longer than the shortest (11 hours 22 minutes). Sunrise stays between 6:02 AM and 6:56 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Katsina
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:34 AM | 6:40 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:05 AM | 6:58 PM | 12 h 54 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:19 AM | 6:25 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:47 AM | 6:09 PM | 11 h 22 min |
Clock time and sun time in Katsina
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Katsina: solar noon falls at about 12:30 PM on standard time.
Cities near Katsina
All the places listed below keep the same time as Katsina.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maradi (Niger) | 78 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gusau | 137 km (85 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kano | 148 km (92 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Funtua | 166 km (103 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zinder (Niger) | 175 km (109 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zaria | 209 km (130 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sokoto | 256 km (159 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hadejia | 271 km (169 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Katsina today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
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Tools for time in Katsina
- Convert a time to or from Katsina: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Katsina to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Katsina and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Katsina in?
Katsina uses the Africa/Lagos time zone, which is UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Does Katsina use daylight saving time?
No. Katsina stays on UTC+1 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Katsina and New York?
Katsina 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 Katsina does not.
Is Katsina on the same time as Abuja?
Yes. Katsina and Abuja both use UTC+1 right now.
How long is the longest day in Katsina?
About 12 hours 54 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 22 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.