Current Time in Takum, Benue, Nigeria

3:57:46 AM

03:57:46

WAT (West Africa Time) · UTC+01:00

Africa/Lagos

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Time zone details

Takum does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Takum

Sunrise6:10 AMSolar noon12:16 PMSunset6:21 PM
Clock change statusNo clock changes are scheduled for Takum in the next 12 monthsView scheduleWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
Nigeria
Administrative area
Benue State
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
Nigerian Naira (NGN)

Practical

Languages
English, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Fula
Dialing code
+234
Population
24,822
Elevation
Approximately 256 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
7° 16' N / 9° 58' E
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Clock changes in Takum

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
12 hr 10 min23 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing CrescentMoon illumination6%
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Sunday, September 13, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
12 hr 10 min23 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(86.4° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waxing Crescent (6% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Friday, September 11, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
12 hr 10 min23 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 10 min24 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 09 min24 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 09 min24 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 09 min23 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 08 min24 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 08 min24 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Takum

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Time context

Takum follows the same clock and daylight-saving rules as Lagos

Current time offsetUTC+01:00 (WAT)

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Upcoming national public holidays in Nigeria

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

Nearby scheduled airports for Takum, Benue, Nigeria

Makurdi AirportMDIMedium airport · Serves Makurdi159 km west-northwest

Source: OurAirports record · MDI / DNMK

About 159 km (98.5 mi) west-northwest of Takum

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Nearby places

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Frequently asked questions

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