Zaria in numbers
- Coordinates
- 10.9885, 7.6962
- Population
- 980 000
- Region
- Kaduna State
- Country
- Nigeria, Africa
- Capital
- Abuja — 216 km away
- Same name
- 3 more places in the world share this name
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
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
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Weather data by Open-Meteo, updated every 30 minutes.
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.
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.
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.