What time zone is Gakem in?

Gakem uses West Africa Time (WAT, UTC+1) all year. Its IANA time zone is Africa/Lagos.

Does Gakem observe daylight saving time?

No. Gakem uses WAT (UTC+1) all year.

Current Time in Gakem, Cross River State, Nigeria

7:08:17 PM

19:08:17

Friday, October 16, 2026

WAT (West Africa Time) · UTC+01:00

Africa/Lagos

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Time zone details

Gakem does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Gakem

Sunrise6:10 AMSolar noon12:09 PMSunset6:08 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Nigeria
Administrative area: Cross River State
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)

Practical

Country languages: English, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Fula
Dialing code: +234
Population: 5,865
Elevation: Approximately 162 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 6° 46' N / 8° 59' E

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Clock changes in Gakem

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:10 AM
Solar noon: 12:09 PM
Sunset: 6:08 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 58 min21 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:49 AM – 6:29 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:25 AM – 6:54 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:00 AM – 7:18 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination30%

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Friday, October 16, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:10 AM (east, 98.9°)
Sunset: 6:08 PM (west, 261.0°)
Day length: 11 hr 58 min21 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:09 PM (74.3° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:49 AM – 6:29 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:25 AM – 6:54 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:00 AM – 7:18 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated)
Moonrise: 10:52 AM (southeast, 118.1°)
Moonset: 10:47 PM (southwest, 242.3°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 5:13 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Friday, October 16	6:10 AM	6:08 PM	11 hr 58 min	21 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 17	6:10 AM	6:08 PM	11 hr 58 min	20 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, October 18	6:10 AM	6:07 PM	11 hr 57 min	21 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 19	6:10 AM	6:07 PM	11 hr 57 min	20 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 20	6:10 AM	6:07 PM	11 hr 57 min	21 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 21	6:10 AM	6:06 PM	11 hr 56 min	20 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 22	6:10 AM	6:06 PM	11 hr 56 min	20 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

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Gakem in?: Gakem uses West Africa Time (WAT, UTC+1) all year. Its IANA time zone is Africa/Lagos.
When is the next clock change in Gakem?: No clock changes are scheduled for Gakem in the next 12 months
Does Gakem observe daylight saving time?: No. Gakem uses WAT (UTC+1) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Gakem?: Gakem is UTC+1 all year