Current local time in Potiskum, Nigeria
WAT · UTC+01:00 · West Africa Standard Time
About Potiskum
Potiskum, Yobe, Nigeria uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (Africa/Lagos), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 86,002.
| Country: | Nigeria |
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| State / region: | Yobe |
| Coordinates: | 11°43′N / 11°05′E |
| Population: | 86,002 |
| Currency: | Nigerian naira (NGN) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +234 |
Time zone in Potiskum
| 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
Potiskum does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Potiskum today
| Sunrise: | 06:05 |
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| Sunset: | 17:54 |
| Solar noon: | 12:00 |
| Day length: | 11h 48m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:44 – 18:15 |
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 Potiskum
- LondonSame timePotiskum is on the same time
- New York+5 hPotiskum is 5 hours ahead of New York
- Tokyo−8 hPotiskum is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Potiskum time
What time zone is Potiskum in?
Potiskum uses the IANA time zone Africa/Lagos (West Africa Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Potiskum observe daylight saving time?
Potiskum does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Potiskum and London?
Right now Potiskum 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 Potiskum and New York?
Right now Potiskum 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.