Zaria keeps UTC+1 (WAT) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Zaria and your time
Zaria 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 | 11.11° N, 7.72° E |
Zaria time zone and clock changes
Local time in Zaria is UTC+1 year round, under the Africa/Lagos rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
Zaria is on the same time as the rest of Nigeria, including the capital, Abuja.
Clock changes in Zaria, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Zaria for 2026 or 2027.
Zaria time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Zaria: 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 |
Zaria 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 and sunset in Zaria
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length barely moves in Zaria, from 11 hours 29 minutes to 12 hours 47 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Zaria
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:33 AM | 6:40 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:08 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 47 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:18 AM | 6:25 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:43 AM | 6:11 PM | 11 h 29 min |
When the sun is highest in Zaria
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Zaria: solar noon falls at about 12:30 PM on standard time.
Places close to Zaria
Every city below shares Zaria’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funtua | 64 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kaduna | 72 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kano | 131 km (82 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gusau | 165 km (102 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jos | 183 km (114 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Katsina | 209 km (130 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Minna | 210 km (131 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chakwama | 217 km (135 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Zaria today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
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Plan around the time in Zaria
- Convert a time to or from Zaria: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Zaria in?
Zaria uses the Africa/Lagos time zone, which is UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Does Zaria use daylight saving time?
No. Zaria stays on UTC+1 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Zaria and New York?
Zaria 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 Zaria does not.
Is Zaria on the same time as Abuja?
Yes. Zaria and Abuja both use UTC+1 right now.
How long is the longest day in Zaria?
About 12 hours 47 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 29 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.