Current local time in Karu, Nigeria
WAT · UTC+01:00 · West Africa Standard Time
About Karu
Karu, Abuja Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (Africa/Lagos), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 216,230.
| Country: | Nigeria |
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| State / region: | Abuja Federal Capital Territory |
| Coordinates: | 9°00′N / 7°34′E |
| Population: | 216,230 |
| Currency: | Nigerian naira (NGN) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +234 |
Time zone in Karu
| 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
Karu does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Karu today
| Sunrise: | 06:17 |
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| Sunset: | 18:10 |
| Solar noon: | 12:14 |
| Day length: | 11h 53m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:56 – 18:32 |
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 Karu
- LondonSame timeKaru is on the same time
- New York+5 hKaru is 5 hours ahead of New York
- Tokyo−8 hKaru is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Karu time
What time zone is Karu in?
Karu uses the IANA time zone Africa/Lagos (West Africa Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Karu observe daylight saving time?
Karu does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Karu and London?
Right now Karu 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 Karu and New York?
Right now Karu 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.