Current Time in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria Now

Q: What is the current time in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria?

The current local time in Zaria, Kaduna 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 Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria in?

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

Q: Is Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria currently observing Daylight Saving Time?

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

Q: What time is sunrise and sunset in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria today?

Today in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria, the sun rises at 06:11 AM and sets at 06:41 PM, giving 12h 30m of daylight (April 30, 2026).

Q: What is the moon phase in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria today?

Today's moon phase in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria is Waxing Gibbous, 99% illuminated (April 30, 2026). Moonrise: 17:48. Moonset: 05:03.

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 Zaria?

The population of Zaria is approximately 980,000 people.

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☀ Daytime ·Sunset06:41 PM ·🌔 Waxing Gibbous

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🌅 06:11 AM

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🌇 06:41 PM

📍 Location	Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria
🌏 Country	🇳🇬 Nigeria
⏲️ Timezone	Africa/Lagos
📐 Coordinates	11.1113° N, 7.7227° E
👥 Population	980,000 approx.
💵 Currency	Nigerian N

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Sunrise & Sunset

↑ 06:11 AM ↓ 06:41 PM

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Waxing Gibbous · 99% lit

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Sunrise & Sunset TodayThursday, April 30, 2026

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🌅06:11 AM🌇06:41 PM

Event	Time	Details
🌌 Astronomical Dawn	04:57 AM	Sun 18° below horizon
🌊 Nautical Dawn	05:23 AM	Sun 12° below horizon
🌄 Civil Dawn	05:49 AM	Sun 6° below horizon
🌅 Sunrise	06:11 AM	Upper limb touches horizon
📸 Golden Hour AM	06:11 AM – 06:39 AM	Warm low-angle light
☀ Solar Noon	12:26 PM	Sun at highest point
📸 Golden Hour PM	06:12 PM – 06:41 PM	Warm low-angle light
🌇 Sunset	06:41 PM	Upper limb touches horizon
🌆 Civil Dusk	07:03 PM	Sun 6° below horizon
🌊 Nautical Dusk	07:29 PM	Sun 12° below horizon
🌌 Astronomical Dusk	07:55 PM	Sun 18° below horizon
⏱️ Day Length	12h 30m	Total daylight duration

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Moon Phase TodayThursday, April 30, 2026

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Waxing Gibbous

98.6% illuminated

🌙 Moonrise17:48

🌑 Moonset05:03

📏 Distance399,150 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 HoursZaria

🏢 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 NumbersZaria

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Police

199

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Fire

199

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Ambulance

199

Time Difference with World CitiesZaria 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 MonthZaria · 2026

Jan

11h 32m

Feb

11h 47m

Mar

12h 3m

Apr

12h 22m

May

12h 38m

Jun

12h 46m

Jul

12h 43m

Aug

12h 30m

Sep

12h 12m

Oct

11h 54m

Nov

11h 37m

Dec

11h 29m

▐ This month▐ Longest day▐ Shortest day

Today (April 30) has12h 30mof daylight in Zaria.

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Frequently Asked QuestionsTime & location — Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria

❓What is the current time in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria?

❓What time zone is Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria in?

❓Is Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria currently observing Daylight Saving Time?

❓What time is sunrise and sunset in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria today?

❓What is the moon phase in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria today?

❓What is the international dialing code for Nigeria?

❓What is the population of Zaria?

About Zaria Time, timezone & local overview

It is 2:22 PM on Thursday, April 30, 2026 in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. Timezone in effect: Africa/Lagos — UTCUTC+01:00, also known as WAT. Clocks here are on standard time — DST is not currently in effect. Around 980,000 people call Zaria home. Sunrise was at 06:11 AM this morning; sunset is expected at 06:41 PM — 12h 30m of daylight in total. Looking up tonight, you'll find a Waxing Gibbous, 98.6% illuminated. Transactions in Zaria are conducted in Nigerian N.