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What time is it in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Check the current local time in Zaria, a city in Kaduna State, Nigeria, together with today’s sunrise, sunset, and weather conditions for conversations, travel, errands, and outdoor plans.

Zaria, Nigeria

Monday, 19 October 2026

UTC+1 · Africa/Lagos

Local time in Zaria

UTC+1 · no daylight saving time

The sun today

Sunrise 6:20 AM Solar noon 12:15 PM Sunset 6:11 PM Daylight 11 h 51 min Night 12 h 09 min Civil twilight 5:58 AM – 6:32 PM

Weather in Zaria right now

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

Zaria and its neighbours

Fatima Ungwan Zakara Aba Ungwan Sarkin Rafi Ungwan Giginya Kako Panmadina Kigo Majeru Zaria
Zaria at 10.9885, 7.6962 with the nearest towns within 6.7 km · open in OpenStreetMap

Zaria in numbers

Coordinates
10.9885, 7.6962
Population
980 000
Country
Nigeria, Africa
Capital
Abuja — 216 km away
Same name
3 more places in the world share this name

Largest cities in Kaduna State

Other places named Zaria

Same time zone — Africa/Lagos

Nearby places

What time is it in Zaria

The live clock reports the local time and date used in Zaria. It is the clearest starting point for arranging a call, confirming a deadline, or deciding whether it is an appropriate hour to contact someone.

When comparing Zaria with another location, calculate the difference from the displayed clocks rather than guessing from longitude. A correct conversion also needs the date: people far apart can sometimes be experiencing different calendar days.

Label each time with its city when sharing an appointment. Check morning and evening markers carefully. Confirm the recipient’s date for deadlines. Refresh the page just before a time-sensitive event. A meeting described only as “later” has already begun negotiating with tomorrow.

Daylight in Zaria

Sunrise identifies the start of the sun’s appearance above the horizon, while sunset marks its disappearance. The listed values are calculated for Zaria and provide useful reference points for daily routines.

Actual brightness develops gradually around both events. Clouds can mute early light, and buildings or trees can delay a direct view of the sun. If visibility matters, do not treat the exact sunrise minute as though somebody switches on a lamp.

Daylight times are helpful for arranging markets, exercise, road travel, photography, and work outside. They also make it easier to distinguish a clock difference from a difference in natural light when speaking with someone elsewhere.

Weather for useful decisions

Read the current conditions first, then consult the forecast for the hours ahead. Temperature matters, but rainfall, wind, cloud, and humidity may have a greater effect on whether an outdoor plan remains comfortable.

Identify the hours when you expect to be outside. Compare their forecast with the day’s daylight window. Prepare for precipitation where it is indicated. Check again before setting out. Weather observations can represent a broader area rather than the precise spot where you stand. A shower may affect one part of the city while another remains dry. Use the page to guide preparation, and combine it with the sky you can see.

Questions and answers

Is Zaria in Kaduna State?
Yes. Zaria is a city in Kaduna State, Nigeria.
What does the main clock show?
It shows the current civil time and date for Zaria.
Can weather affect the apparent sunrise?
Yes. Cloud and local obstructions can affect when direct sunlight becomes visible, although the calculated sunrise remains unchanged.
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