What time is it in Jos, Nigeria?
Monday, October 19, 2026
Sun: ↑ 06:13 ↓ 18:05 (11 h 52 m)
Time Zone
West Africa Standard Time
UTC Offset
UTC+1:00
DST Status
Not active
Abbreviation
WAT
Sunrise
6:13:01 AM
Sunset
6:05:46 PM
Day Length
11 h 52 m
Population
1,040,000
Latitude
9.9285° N
Longitude
8.8921° E
Coordinates
9.9285° N, 8.8921° E
Time difference from Jos
| Los Angeles | − 8 hours |
|---|---|
| Chicago | − 6 hours |
| New York City | − 5 hours |
| Toronto | − 5 hours |
| São Paulo | − 4 hours |
| London | 0 |
| Lagos | 0 |
| Paris | + 1 hours |
| Johannesburg | + 1 hours |
| Zürich | + 1 hours |
| Cairo | + 2 hours |
| Istanbul | + 2 hours |
| Moscow | + 2 hours |
| Dubai | + 3 hours |
| Mumbai | + 4 hours 30 minutes |
| Hong Kong | + 7 hours |
| Singapore | + 7 hours |
| Shanghai | + 7 hours |
| Tokyo | + 8 hours |
| Sydney | + 10 hours |
Local time in Jos, Nigeria
Jos, Nigeria follows West Africa Standard Time (UTCUTC+1:00). This page shows the live local time and date, daylight length, and how Jos, Nigeria lines up with other places in Nigeria. The clock follows daylight saving when this time zone uses it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Jos?
The current local time in Jos, Nigeria is 4:50:40 PM on Monday, October 19, 2026.
What time zone is Jos in?
Jos uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (UTC+1:00). Not active.
What is the UTC offset for Jos?
Jos is UTC+1:00 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What are the coordinates of Jos?
Jos is located at 9.9285° N, 8.8921° E (latitude 9.9285° N, longitude 8.8921° E).
