Current local time in Gumel, Nigeria
WAT · UTC+01:00 · West Africa Standard Time
About Gumel
Gumel, Jigawa, Nigeria uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (Africa/Lagos), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 42,742.
| Country: | Nigeria |
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| State / region: | Jigawa |
| Coordinates: | 12°38′N / 9°23′E |
| Population: | 42,742 |
| Currency: | Nigerian naira (NGN) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +234 |
Time zone in Gumel
| 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
Gumel does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Gumel today
| Sunrise: | 06:13 |
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| Sunset: | 18:00 |
| Solar noon: | 12:06 |
| Day length: | 11h 46m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:51 – 18:21 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (WAT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Gumel
- LondonSame timeGumel is on the same time
- New York+5 hGumel is 5 hours ahead of New York
- Tokyo−8 hGumel is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Gumel time
What time zone is Gumel in?
Gumel uses the IANA time zone Africa/Lagos (West Africa Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Gumel observe daylight saving time?
Gumel does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Gumel and London?
Right now Gumel 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 Gumel and New York?
Right now Gumel 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.