Sokoto runs on UTC+1 (WAT) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Sokoto and your time
Sokoto at a glance
| Country | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Region | Sokoto |
| Time zone | Africa/Lagos |
| Abbreviation now | WAT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 13.06° N, 5.24° E |
Which time zone Sokoto uses
Local time in Sokoto is UTC+1 year round, under the Africa/Lagos rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
Sokoto is on the same time as the rest of Nigeria, including the capital, Abuja.
Clock changes in Sokoto, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Sokoto for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Sokoto and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Sokoto 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 |
Sokoto 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 Sokoto
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Close to the equator, days in Sokoto last between 11 hours 22 minutes and 12 hours 54 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Sokoto
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:43 AM | 6:50 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:14 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 54 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:28 AM | 6:34 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:56 AM | 6:18 PM | 11 h 22 min |
When the sun is highest in Sokoto
Sokoto lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:40 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Sokoto
Every city below shares Sokoto’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birnin Kebbi | 132 km (82 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gusau | 183 km (114 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tahoua (Niger) | 203 km (126 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Maradi (Niger) | 207 km (129 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Katsina | 256 km (159 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Funtua | 282 km (176 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Sokoto today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
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Tools for time in Sokoto
- Convert a time to or from Sokoto: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Sokoto to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Sokoto and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Sokoto in?
Sokoto uses the Africa/Lagos time zone, which is UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Does Sokoto use daylight saving time?
No. Sokoto stays on UTC+1 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Sokoto and New York?
Sokoto 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 Sokoto does not.
Is Sokoto on the same time as Abuja?
Yes. Sokoto and Abuja both use UTC+1 right now.
How long is the longest day in Sokoto?
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.