Current local time in Chakwama, Nigeria
WAT · UTC+01:00 · West Africa Standard Time
About Chakwama
Chakwama, Jigawa, Nigeria uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (Africa/Lagos), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 200,000.
| Country: | Nigeria |
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| State / region: | Jigawa |
| Coordinates: | 11°34′N / 9°40′E |
| Population: | 200,000 |
| Currency: | Nigerian naira (NGN) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +234 |
Time zone in Chakwama
| IANA time zone: | Africa/Lagos |
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| Time zone name: | West Africa Standard Time (WAT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+01:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Chakwama does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Chakwama today
| Sunrise: | 06:11 |
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| Sunset: | 18:00 |
| Solar noon: | 12:05 |
| Day length: | 11h 49m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:49 – 18:21 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (WAT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Chakwama
- LondonSame timeChakwama is on the same time
- New York+5 hChakwama is 5 hours ahead of New York
- Tokyo−8 hChakwama is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Chakwama time
What time zone is Chakwama in?
Chakwama uses the IANA time zone Africa/Lagos (West Africa Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Chakwama observe daylight saving time?
Chakwama does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Chakwama and London?
Right now Chakwama and London are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Chakwama and New York?
Right now Chakwama is 5 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.