Current local time in Lokoja, Nigeria
WAT · UTC+01:00 · West Africa Standard Time
About Lokoja
Lokoja, Kogi, Nigeria uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (Africa/Lagos), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 60,579.
| Country: | Nigeria |
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| State / region: | Kogi |
| Coordinates: | 7°48′N / 6°44′E |
| Population: | 60,579 |
| Currency: | Nigerian naira (NGN) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +234 |
Time zone in Lokoja
| 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
Lokoja does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Lokoja today
| Sunrise: | 06:20 |
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| Sunset: | 18:14 |
| Solar noon: | 12:17 |
| Day length: | 11h 54m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:59 – 18:35 |
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 Lokoja
- LondonSame timeLokoja is on the same time
- New York+5 hLokoja is 5 hours ahead of New York
- Tokyo−8 hLokoja is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Lokoja time
What time zone is Lokoja in?
Lokoja uses the IANA time zone Africa/Lagos (West Africa Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Lokoja observe daylight saving time?
Lokoja does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Lokoja and London?
Right now Lokoja 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 Lokoja and New York?
Right now Lokoja 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.