Merit in numbers
- Coordinates
- 9.4731, 8.9928
- Region
- Plateau State
- Country
- Nigeria, Africa
- Capital
- Abuja — 171 km away
- Same name
- 2 more places in the world share this name
What time is it in Merit, Plateau State, Nigeria
The time now in Merit, Plateau State, Nigeria is shown here, following the Africa/Lagos time zone (+1).
Merit, Nigeria
Monday, 7 September 2026
UTC+1 · Africa/Lagos
Local time in Merit
UTC+1 · no daylight saving time
What the clock shows right now in Merit.
The sun today
Sunrise 6:16 AM Solar noon 12:24 PM Sunset 6:31 PM Daylight 12 h 15 min Night 11 h 45 min Civil twilight 5:55 AM – 6:52 PM
Weather in Merit right now
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Merit and its neighbours
Largest cities in Plateau State
Other places named Merit
Same time zone — Africa/Lagos
Nearby places
- Gindi Dutse — 2.7 km
- Buka Bokwai — 3.8 km
- Misisi — 3.9 km
- Maitumbi — 3.9 km
- Gana Daji — 4.8 km
- Darowa — 5.3 km
Merit: clock, sun and surroundings
Local timekeeping in Merit uses Africa/Lagos, equal to UTC+1. Summer clock change: No.
Sunrise happens at 6:16 AM in Merit today and sunset at 6:31 PM. That marks 12 h 15 min of daylight.
The clock in nearby Gindi Dutse and Buka Bokwai follows Merit.
Questions and answers
- What is the time zone for Merit?
- The time zone for Merit is Africa/Lagos, with an offset of +1.
- Is the local clock in Merit affected by daylight saving time?
- No.
- What time does the sun set in Merit?
- The sun sets in Merit at 6:31 PM.