Current Time in Gwagwalada, FCT, Nigeria

6:08:53 PM

18:08:53

WAT (West Africa Time) · UTC+01:00

Africa/Lagos

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Time zone details

Gwagwalada does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Gwagwalada

Sunrise6:20 AMSolar noon12:15 PMSunset6:11 PM
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Location facts

Place

Country
Nigeria
Administrative area
FCT
Place type
City or town
Country currency
Nigerian Naira (NGN)

Practical

Country languages
English, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Fula
Dialing code
+234
Elevation
Approximately 186 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
8° 56' N / 7° 04' E
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Clock changes in Gwagwalada

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
11 hr 52 min26 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Full MoonMoon illumination96%
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Saturday, October 24, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
11 hr 52 min26 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(69.2° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Full Moon (96% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
11 hr 52 min26 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 51 min27 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 51 min26 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 50 min26 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 50 min25 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 49 min26 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 49 min25 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Nigeria

  1. National Youth Day
  2. Christmas Day
  3. Boxing Day

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Frequently asked questions

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