What time zone is Jikamshi in?

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

Does Jikamshi observe daylight saving time?

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

Current Time in Jikamshi, Musawa, Katsina State, Nigeria

2:46:02 AM

02:46:02

Thursday, October 29, 2026

WAT (West Africa Time) · UTC+01:00

Africa/Lagos

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Time zone details

Jikamshi does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Jikamshi

Sunrise6:21 AMSolar noon12:12 PMSunset6:04 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages: English, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Fula
Dialing code: +234
Population: 6,923
Elevation: Approximately 565 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 12° 10' N / 7° 46' E

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Clock changes in Jikamshi

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:21 AM
Solar noon: 12:12 PM
Sunset: 6:04 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 43 min35 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:59 AM – 6:25 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:34 AM – 6:50 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:09 AM – 7:15 PM

Waning GibbousMoon illumination85%

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Thursday, October 29, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:21 AM (east, 103.6°)
Sunset: 6:04 PM (west, 256.2°)
Day length: 11 hr 43 min35 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:12 PM (64.3° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:59 AM – 6:25 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:34 AM – 6:50 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:09 AM – 7:15 PM

Moon

Phase: Waning Gibbous (85% illuminated)
Moonrise: 9:14 PM (northeast, 61.6°)
Moonset: 9:35 AM (northwest, 298.3°)
Previous principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 5:12 AM
Next principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 9:28 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Thursday, October 29	6:21 AM	6:04 PM	11 hr 43 min	35 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	6:21 AM	6:03 PM	11 hr 42 min	35 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	6:21 AM	6:03 PM	11 hr 42 min	35 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	6:21 AM	6:02 PM	11 hr 41 min	34 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 2	6:22 AM	6:02 PM	11 hr 41 min	35 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 3	6:22 AM	6:02 PM	11 hr 40 min	33 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 4	6:22 AM	6:02 PM	11 hr 39 min	34 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 Jikamshi in?: Jikamshi uses West Africa Time (WAT, UTC+1) all year. Its IANA time zone is Africa/Lagos.
When is the next clock change in Jikamshi?: No clock changes are scheduled for Jikamshi in the next 12 months
Does Jikamshi observe daylight saving time?: No. Jikamshi uses WAT (UTC+1) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Jikamshi?: Jikamshi is UTC+1 all year