Days in Zaria are currently getting shorter, about 5 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Zaria
Zaria is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 11.1113° N, 7.7227° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 1,237 km (769 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 8,782 km (5,457 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 11,256 km (6,994 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 844 km (524 mi) east
Zaria lies in the tropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Zaria
The point on Earth exactly opposite Zaria is near Auckland - when it's noon in Zaria, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Zaria
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Zaria
Zaria is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 4 days from now.
Because Zaria is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Zaria
In Zaria, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 12h 46m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 11h 28m, a difference of roughly 1h 18m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Zaria's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Zaria at 11.11° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Zaria
With a population of 980,000, Zaria ranks as the 14th most populous city in Nigeria, out of 263 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Zaria
Kaduna International Airport (KAD / DNKA) is a major international airport located about 64 km (40 mi) from Zaria.
Current local time at the airport is 02:41:20.
Daylight saving time in Zaria
Zaria uses the IANA time zone identifier Africa/Lagos. The current local offset is UTC+1 / WAT.
Zaria does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Zaria
Business hours in Zaria (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 4:00 AM - 12:00 PM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 1:00 AM - 9:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Dubai: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 1:30 PM - 9:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Zaria
Compare time in Zaria with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Zaria
Official national holiday observed in Nigeria.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Zaria in?
Zaria follows the Africa/Lagos time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Zaria at UTC+1.
What time is it in Zaria right now?
The current local time in Zaria is 02:41:20 on Thursday, 17 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Zaria observe daylight saving time?
No. Zaria is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Zaria?
Zaria is currently UTC+1, meaning local time is +1 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Zaria?
Kaduna International Airport (KAD) is the nearest airport to Zaria, located about 64 km away. The current local time at the airport is 02:41:20.
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