Shamka in numbers
- Coordinates
- 11.5964, 11.6082
- Region
- Yobe State
- Country
- Nigeria, Africa
- Capital
- Abuja — 531 km away
What time is it in Shamka, Yobe State, Nigeria
See what time it currently is in Shamka, Yobe State, Nigeria — the time zone there is Africa/Lagos (+1).
Shamka, Nigeria
Wednesday, 21 October 2026
UTC+1 · Africa/Lagos
Local time in Shamka
UTC+1 · no daylight saving time
Shamka keeps Africa/Lagos clock_time.
The sun today
Sunrise 6:05 AM Solar noon 11:59 AM Sunset 5:54 PM Daylight 11 h 49 min Night 12 h 11 min Civil twilight 5:43 AM – 6:15 PM
Weather in Shamka right now
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Shamka and its neighbours
Largest cities in Yobe State
Same time zone — Africa/Lagos
Nearby places
Local time details for Shamka
Shamka runs its day on Africa/Lagos, which is offset UTC+1. Seasonal time adjustment: No.
Today at Shamka, the sun rises at 6:05 AM and sets at 5:54 PM. That gives 11 h 49 min of daylight.
Shamka and nearby Gula and Bellen are never an hour apart.
Questions and answers
- What is the time zone name for Shamka?
- The time zone name used for Shamka is Africa/Lagos, with an offset of +1.
- Does Shamka adjust its clocks for part of the year?
- No.
- What is the sunrise time for Shamka?
- 6:05 AM.