Current local time in Jalingo, Nigeria
The live clock above shows the time in Jalingo. Jalingo is in the Africa/Lagos time zone, UTC+1 right now (WAT).
| Country | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Region | Taraba |
| Population | about 104,000 |
| Coordinates | 8.90° N, 11.36° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Lagos |
| Abbreviation | WAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Jalingo doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:18 AM | 6:25 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:56 AM | 6:35 PM | 12 h 38 min |
| September equinox | 6:03 AM | 6:11 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 6:24 AM | 6:00 PM | 11 h 36 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Jalingo at about 12:23 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 15 minutes ahead of the sun, because Jalingo sits at 11.4° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Jalingo time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Jalingo |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 hours behind in Jan, 5 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 9 hours behind in Jan, 8 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 1 hour behind in Jan, same time in Jul | |
| Paris | same time in Jan, 1 hour ahead in Jul | |
| Dubai | 3 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 4.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 7 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 8 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 10 hours ahead in Jan, 9 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Jalingo |
|---|---|---|
| Gombe | 156 km (97 mi) | same time |
| Garoua, Cameroon | 227 km (141 mi) | same time |
| Bauchi | 229 km (142 mi) | same time |
| Mubi | 259 km (161 mi) | same time |
| Jos | 294 km (183 mi) | same time |
| Ngaoundere, Cameroon | 301 km (187 mi) | same time |
| Damaturu | 324 km (201 mi) | same time |
| Makurdi | 337 km (210 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Nigeria
- Lagos
- Kano
- Ibadan
- Kaduna
- Port Harcourt
- Benin City
- Ikare
- Aba
- Abuja
- Zaria
- Jos
- Maiduguri
- Ilorin
- Enugu
- Warri
- Sokoto
- Ogbomosho
- Uyo
Questions people ask
What time zone is Jalingo in?
Jalingo is in the Africa/Lagos time zone, UTC+1, all year.
Does Jalingo have daylight saving time?
Jalingo doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Jalingo when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Jalingo's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 15 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).