Current Time in Kano, Nigeria
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
WATUTC+1
Kano time zone
Time Zone
West Africa Time (WAT)
IANA: Africa/Lagos
UTC Offset
UTC+1
Daylight Saving Time
Not observed
Same offset all year
Coordinates
12.00° N, 8.52° E
Sunrise
6:15 AM
Sunset
6:24 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 9 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Kano to New York | -5 hours | |
| Kano to London | Same time | |
| Kano to Dubai | +3 hours | |
| Kano to New Delhi | +4 hours 30 minutes | |
| Kano to Tokyo | +8 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Kano. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Kano
What time zone is Kano in?
Kano is on West Africa Time (IANA time zone Africa/Lagos), which is WAT (UTC+1) all year.
Does Kano observe daylight saving time?
No. Kano does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so it stays on WAT (UTC+1) all year. Its time difference with places that do observe daylight saving time changes during the year.
What is the time difference between Kano and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 5 hours behind Kano. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kano?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 6:15 AM and sets at 6:24 PM local time, giving 12 hours 9 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Nigeria on the same time as Kano?
Yes. Nigeria uses a single time zone, so Kano has the same local time as the rest of the country.