Current local time in Kano, Nigeria
WAT · UTC+01:00 · West Africa Standard Time
About Kano
Kano, Nigeria uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (Africa/Lagos), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 3,626,068.
| Country: | Nigeria |
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| Coordinates: | 12°00′N / 8°31′E |
| Population: | 3,626,068 |
| Currency: | Nigerian naira (NGN) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +234 |
Time zone in Kano
| 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
Kano does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Kano today
| Sunrise: | 06:16 |
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| Sunset: | 18:04 |
| Solar noon: | 12:10 |
| Day length: | 11h 48m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:54 – 18:26 |
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 Kano
- LondonSame timeKano is on the same time
- New York+5 hKano is 5 hours ahead of New York
- Tokyo−8 hKano is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Kano time
What time zone is Kano in?
Kano uses the IANA time zone Africa/Lagos (West Africa Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Kano observe daylight saving time?
Kano does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Kano and London?
Right now Kano 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 Kano and New York?
Right now Kano 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.