What time zone is Sankera in?

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

Current Time in Sankera, Ukum, Benue State, Nigeria

8:12:04 PM

20:12:04

Friday, September 11, 2026

WAT (West Africa Time) · UTC+01:00

Africa/Lagos

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Time zone details

Sankera does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Sankera

Sunrise6:12 AMSolar noon12:18 PMSunset6:23 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Nigeria
Administrative area: Benue State
District: Ukum
Place type: City or town
Country currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)

Practical

Languages: English, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Fula
Dialing code: +234
Elevation: Approximately 208 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 7° 32' N / 9° 39' E

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Clock changes in Sankera

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:12 AM
Solar noon: 12:18 PM
Sunset: 6:23 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 11 min24 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:51 AM – 6:44 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:27 AM – 7:08 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:02 AM – 7:33 PM

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Friday, September 11, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:12 AM (east, 85.3°)
Sunset: 6:23 PM (west, 274.5°)
Day length: 12 hr 11 min24 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:18 PM (86.9° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:51 AM – 6:44 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:27 AM – 7:08 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:02 AM – 7:33 PM

Moon

Phase: New Moon (0% illuminated)
Moonrise: 6:18 AM (east, 87.5°)
Moonset: 6:40 PM (west, 269.2°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Friday, September 11, 2026 at 4:27 AM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at 9:44 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Friday, September 11	6:12 AM	6:23 PM	12 hr 11 min	24 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, September 12	6:12 AM	6:23 PM	12 hr 11 min	25 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, September 13	6:12 AM	6:22 PM	12 hr 10 min	24 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, September 14	6:11 AM	6:21 PM	12 hr 10 min	25 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, September 15	6:11 AM	6:21 PM	12 hr 10 min	25 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, September 16	6:11 AM	6:20 PM	12 hr 09 min	24 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, September 17	6:11 AM	6:20 PM	12 hr 09 min	25 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Nigeria

Thu, Oct 1, 2026Independence Day
Sun, Nov 1, 2026National Youth Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day

Frequently asked questions

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