Essan in numbers
- Coordinates
- 9.4833, 6.7667
- Region
- Niger State
- Country
- Nigeria, Africa
- Capital
- Abuja — 93 km away
What time is it in Essan, Niger State, Nigeria
This page shows the current local time in Essan, Niger State, Nigeria, in the Africa/Lagos time zone (+1).
Essan, Nigeria
Sunday, 6 September 2026
UTC+1 · Africa/Lagos
Local time in Essan
UTC+1 · no daylight saving time
What the clock shows right now in Essan.
The sun today
Sunrise 6:25 AM Solar noon 12:33 PM Sunset 6:41 PM Daylight 12 h 16 min Night 11 h 44 min Civil twilight 6:04 AM – 7:02 PM
Weather in Essan right now
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Essan and its neighbours
Largest cities in Niger State
Same time zone — Africa/Lagos
Nearby places
Essan: clock, sun and surroundings
Essan and its neighbours Shaki and Nuabuli keep one clock.
Essan adheres to Africa/Lagos, a UTC+1 offset. Daylight saving time observed: No.
At Essan the sun clears the horizon at 6:25 AM and sinks again at 6:41 PM. The gap between them is 12 h 16 min.
Questions and answers
- Could you specify the time zone used in Essan?
- The time zone used in Essan is Africa/Lagos, with an offset of +1.
- Does Essan change its clocks twice a year?
- Daylight saving time in Essan: No.
- What time does the sun rise in Essan?
- The sun rises in Essan at 6:25 AM.