Current Time in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria Now

Q: What is the current time in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria?

The current local time in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria is 2:22 PM on Thursday, April 30, 2026. The timezone is Africa/Lagos (UTCUTC+01:00, WAT).

Q: What time zone is Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria in?

Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria observes the Africa/Lagos timezone, which is UTCUTC+01:00. The timezone abbreviation is WAT.

Q: Is Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria currently observing Daylight Saving Time?

No, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time. Standard time is in effect.

Q: What time is sunrise and sunset in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria today?

Today in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, the sun rises at 06:07 AM and sets at 06:35 PM, giving 12h 28m of daylight (April 30, 2026).

Q: What is the moon phase in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria today?

Today's moon phase in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria is Waxing Gibbous, 99% illuminated (April 30, 2026). Moonrise: 17:42. Moonset: 05:00.

Q: What is the international dialing code for Nigeria?

The international dialing code (country code) for Nigeria is +234. The internet country-code top-level domain is .ng. A typical phone number format is: XXX XXX XXXX.

Q: What is the population of Jos?

The population of Jos is approximately 1 million people.

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☀ Daytime ·Sunset06:35 PM ·🌔 Waxing Gibbous

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🌅 06:07 AM

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🌇 06:35 PM

📍 Location	Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
🌏 Country	🇳🇬 Nigeria
⏲️ Timezone	Africa/Lagos
📐 Coordinates	9.9285° N, 8.8921° E
👥 Population	1,040,000 approx.
💵 Currency	Nigerian N

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Sunrise & Sunset

↑ 06:07 AM ↓ 06:35 PM

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Waxing Gibbous · 99% lit

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Sunrise & Sunset TodayThursday, April 30, 2026

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🌅06:07 AM🌇06:35 PM

Event	Time	Details
🌌 Astronomical Dawn	04:54 AM	Sun 18° below horizon
🌊 Nautical Dawn	05:20 AM	Sun 12° below horizon
🌄 Civil Dawn	05:45 AM	Sun 6° below horizon
🌅 Sunrise	06:07 AM	Upper limb touches horizon
📸 Golden Hour AM	06:07 AM – 06:36 AM	Warm low-angle light
☀ Solar Noon	12:21 PM	Sun at highest point
📸 Golden Hour PM	06:07 PM – 06:35 PM	Warm low-angle light
🌇 Sunset	06:35 PM	Upper limb touches horizon
🌆 Civil Dusk	06:57 PM	Sun 6° below horizon
🌊 Nautical Dusk	07:22 PM	Sun 12° below horizon
🌌 Astronomical Dusk	07:48 PM	Sun 18° below horizon
⏱️ Day Length	12h 28m	Total daylight duration

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Moon Phase TodayThursday, April 30, 2026

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Waxing Gibbous

98.6% illuminated

🌙 Moonrise17:42

🌑 Moonset05:00

📏 Distance399,151 km

Upcoming Moon Phases

Phase	Date	Time
🌕 Full Moon	2026-05-01	18:23
🌗 Last Quarter	2026-05-09	22:20
🌑 New Moon	2026-05-16	21:02
🌓 First Quarter	2026-05-23	12:02

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Local Business HoursJos

🏢 Office Hours	08:00-17:00	🟢 Open Now
🏦 Bank Hours	08:00-16:00	🟢 Open Now
🛒 Shop Hours	09:00-21:00	🟢 Open Now
📅 Weekend	Saturday,Sunday	✅ Weekday

Emergency NumbersJos

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Police

199

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Fire

199

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Ambulance

199

Time Difference with World CitiesJos vs major cities

12a 4a 8a 12p 4p 8p 12a

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Phone & Country InfoNigeria

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Dialing Code

+234

International prefix

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Internet TLD

.ng

Country domain

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Phone Format

XXX XXX XXXX

Typical local format

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Plug Types

D/G

230V · Right-hand traffic

💡To call Nigeria from abroad, dial your country's exit code ++234, then the local number (format:XXX XXX XXXX).

Daylight Hours by MonthJos · 2026

Jan

11h 36m

Feb

11h 49m

Mar

12h 4m

Apr

12h 21m

May

12h 35m

Jun

12h 42m

Jul

12h 39m

Aug

12h 27m

Sep

12h 11m

Oct

11h 55m

Nov

11h 40m

Dec

11h 33m

▐ This month▐ Longest day▐ Shortest day

Today (April 30) has12h 28mof daylight in Jos.

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Frequently Asked QuestionsTime & location — Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

❓What is the current time in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria?

❓What time zone is Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria in?

❓Is Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria currently observing Daylight Saving Time?

❓What time is sunrise and sunset in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria today?

❓What is the moon phase in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria today?

❓What is the international dialing code for Nigeria?

❓What is the population of Jos?

About Jos Time, timezone & local overview

Local time in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria: 2:22 PM, Thursday, April 30, 2026. Timezone in effect: Africa/Lagos — UTCUTC+01:00, also known as WAT. Daylight Saving Time is not observed at this time of year. Around 1 million people call Jos home. The sun rose at 06:07 AM and will set at 06:35 PM today, giving 12h 28m of daylight. Tonight the moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase, 98.6% illuminated. The currency used here is Nigerian N.