What time is it in Kano, Nigeria?
Monday, October 19, 2026
Sun: ↑ 06:16 ↓ 18:05 (11 h 49 m)
Time Zone
West Africa Standard Time
UTC Offset
UTC+1:00
DST Status
Not active
Abbreviation
WAT
Sunrise
6:16:01 AM
Sunset
6:05:46 PM
Day Length
11 h 49 m
Population
4,910,000
Latitude
12.0001° N
Longitude
8.5167° E
Coordinates
12.0001° N, 8.5167° E
Time difference from Kano
| 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 Kano, Nigeria
Kano, Nigeria follows West Africa Standard Time (UTCUTC+1:00). This page shows the live local time and date, daylight length, and how Kano, 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 Kano?
The current local time in Kano, Nigeria is 2:33:05 PM on Monday, October 19, 2026.
What time zone is Kano in?
Kano uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (UTC+1:00). Not active.
What is the UTC offset for Kano?
Kano is UTC+1:00 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What are the coordinates of Kano?
Kano is located at 12.0001° N, 8.5167° E (latitude 12.0001° N, longitude 8.5167° E).
