What time zone is Dankama in?

Dankama currently uses West Africa Time (WAT). Its IANA time zone is Africa/Lagos.

Current Time in Dankama, Kaita, Katsina State, Nigeria

7:50:27 PM

19:50:27

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

WAT (West Africa Time) · UTC+01:00

Africa/Lagos

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Time zone details

Dankama does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Dankama

Sunrise6:18 AMSolar noon12:16 PMSunset6:14 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Nigeria
Administrative area: Katsina State
District: Kaita
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)

Practical

Languages: English, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Fula
Dialing code: +234
Population: 6,531
Elevation: Approximately 414 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 13° 17' N / 7° 47' E

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Clock changes in Dankama

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:18 AM
Solar noon: 12:16 PM
Sunset: 6:14 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 56 min44 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:57 AM – 6:35 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:32 AM – 7:00 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:07 AM – 7:25 PM

Waning CrescentMoon illumination12%

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Wednesday, October 7, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:18 AM (east, 95.5°)
Sunset: 6:14 PM (west, 264.3°)
Day length: 11 hr 56 min44 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:16 PM (71.1° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:57 AM – 6:35 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:32 AM – 7:00 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:07 AM – 7:25 PM

Moon

Phase: Waning Crescent (12% illuminated)
Moonrise: 3:22 AM (east, 78.2°)
Moonset: 4:04 PM (west, 278.5°)
Previous principal phase: Third Quarter — Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Next principal phase: New Moon — Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 4:50 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Wednesday, October 7	6:18 AM	6:14 PM	11 hr 56 min	44 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 8	6:18 AM	6:13 PM	11 hr 55 min	43 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 9	6:18 AM	6:13 PM	11 hr 54 min	43 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 10	6:18 AM	6:12 PM	11 hr 54 min	43 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, October 11	6:18 AM	6:11 PM	11 hr 53 min	43 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 12	6:19 AM	6:11 PM	11 hr 52 min	42 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 13	6:19 AM	6:10 PM	11 hr 52 min	43 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Nigeria

Sun, Nov 1, 2026National Youth Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Sat, Dec 26, 2026Boxing Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Dankama in?: Dankama currently uses West Africa Time (WAT). Its IANA time zone is Africa/Lagos.
When is the next clock change in Dankama?: No clock changes are scheduled for Dankama in the next 12 months
Does Dankama observe daylight saving time?: Dankama does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Dankama right now?: Dankama is currently UTC+01:00