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What time is it in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

The current local time in Maiduguri is displayed here with sunrise, sunset, and weather information for the city in Borno State, Nigeria. These live details help coordinate conversations, journeys, work, and outdoor plans according to Maiduguri’s own day.

Maiduguri, Nigeria

Saturday, 24 October 2026

UTC+1 · Africa/Lagos

Local time in Maiduguri

UTC+1 · no daylight saving time

The sun today

Sunrise 5:59 AM Solar noon 11:53 AM Sunset 5:46 PM Daylight 11 h 47 min Night 12 h 13 min Civil twilight 5:38 AM – 6:08 PM

Weather in Maiduguri right now

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Weather data by Open-Meteo, updated every 30 minutes.

Maiduguri and its neighbours

Yerwa Gwange Ii Maiduguri
Maiduguri at 11.8469, 13.1571 with the nearest towns within 2.1 km · open in OpenStreetMap

Maiduguri in numbers

Coordinates
11.8469, 13.1571
Population
1 110 000
Country
Nigeria, Africa
Capital
Abuja — 692 km away
Same name
1 more places in the world share this name

Largest cities in Borno State

Other places named Maiduguri

Same time zone — Africa/Lagos

Nearby places

What time is it in Maiduguri

Use the page clock for Maiduguri’s present hour and date. If an exact minute matters, refresh the page and avoid relying on search previews, copied text, or a tab that has been inactive for a long period.

Remote appointments work best when the organiser states the city associated with the time. Participants can then convert independently and notice if the event falls on a different date for them. Read Maiduguri’s date and time together.

Specify the city in messages and invitations. Confirm the other location rather than guessing it. Repeat the check shortly before the agreed time. “Same time tomorrow” is wonderfully concise, except when tomorrow arrives at different times.

Daylight for journeys and activities

Sunrise and sunset divide Maiduguri’s day using the sun’s position at the horizon. They are helpful for estimating whether travel or work occurs in daylight, but they do not mark an instantaneous jump between darkness and full brightness.

Dawn provides light before sunrise, and dusk preserves some light after sunset. The duration and practical usefulness of these transitions should not be assumed from the sunrise or sunset value alone.

Dust, cloud, haze, buildings, and vegetation can affect visibility and shade. Someone who needs reliable working light should allow a margin, observe current conditions, and arrange artificial lighting where the task requires it.

Weather decisions in Maiduguri

The weather area provides a current snapshot and, where available, expectations for later periods. Match the forecast to the hours of your activity; the condition at breakfast does not necessarily describe the afternoon or evening.

Consider temperature throughout the planned interval. Review wind if travelling or working in exposed places. Check visibility before a road journey. Watch for forecast precipitation and changing cloud.

Follow current official instructions during dangerous conditions. Prepare according to the activity rather than the weather icon alone. A short walk, a long road trip, and prolonged outdoor work have different needs even under the same general forecast.

No forecast can promise the exact condition at every address. The atmosphere changes continuously, and local differences may occur within the covered area. A fresh check near departure helps, while official alerts remain the appropriate source for urgent safety decisions.

Questions and answers

Should I include Maiduguri in a meeting invitation?
Yes. Naming the city makes the intended local time explicit and easier for others to verify.
Is sunrise the first moment of morning light?
No. The sky begins to brighten during dawn, before the sun reaches the horizon.
Does the current weather describe the rest of the day?
No. Conditions may evolve, so consult forecast periods and check again later.
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