What time is it in Sokoto, Nigeria?
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Sun: ↑ 06:30 ↓ 18:17 (11 h 47 m)
Time Zone
West Africa Standard Time
UTC Offset
UTC+1:00
DST Status
Not active
Abbreviation
WAT
Sunrise
6:30:03 AM
Sunset
6:17:34 PM
Day Length
11 h 47 m
Population
1,040,000
Latitude
13.0627° N
Longitude
5.2432° E
Coordinates
13.0627° N, 5.2432° E
Time difference from Sokoto
| 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 Sokoto, Nigeria
Sokoto, Nigeria follows West Africa Standard Time (UTCUTC+1:00). This page shows the live local time and date, daylight length, and how Sokoto, 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 Sokoto?
The current local time in Sokoto, Nigeria is 3:14:37 AM on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
What time zone is Sokoto in?
Sokoto uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (UTC+1:00). Not active.
What is the UTC offset for Sokoto?
Sokoto is UTC+1:00 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What are the coordinates of Sokoto?
Sokoto is located at 13.0627° N, 5.2432° E (latitude 13.0627° N, longitude 5.2432° E).
