Current local time in Kano, Nigeria
The live clock above shows the time in Kano. Kano is in the Africa/Lagos time zone, UTC+1 right now (WAT).
| Country | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Region | Kano |
| Population | about 3.1 million |
| Coordinates | 12.00° N, 8.52° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Lagos |
| Abbreviation | WAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Kano 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 | 6:30 AM | 6:36 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:02 AM | 6:52 PM | 12 h 49 min |
| September equinox | 6:15 AM | 6:22 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 6:41 AM | 6:06 PM | 11 h 25 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Kano at about 12:34 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 26 minutes ahead of the sun, because Kano sits at 8.5° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Kano time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Kano |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Kano |
|---|---|---|
| Zaria | 135 km (84 mi) | same time |
| Funtua | 141 km (88 mi) | same time |
| Katsina | 149 km (92 mi) | same time |
| Kaduna | 202 km (126 mi) | same time |
| Gusau | 203 km (126 mi) | same time |
| Zinder, Niger | 206 km (128 mi) | same time |
| Maradi, Niger | 227 km (141 mi) | same time |
| Jos | 234 km (145 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Nigeria
- Lagos
- Ibadan
- Kaduna
- Port Harcourt
- Benin City
- Ikare
- Aba
- Abuja
- Zaria
- Jos
- Maiduguri
- Ilorin
- Enugu
- Warri
- Sokoto
- Ogbomosho
- Uyo
- Ife
Questions people ask
What time zone is Kano in?
Kano is in the Africa/Lagos time zone, UTC+1, all year.
Does Kano have daylight saving time?
Kano doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Kano when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Kano's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 26 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).