Current Time in Sokoto, Nigeria
Sokoto currently observes West Africa Time (WAT, UTC+1).
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About Sokoto
Sokoto is a city located in Nigeria. Around 1 million people live in Sokoto. Sokoto is in the Africa/Lagos time zone (UTC+1). It shares this time zone with Lagos and Kano. Its main airport uses the IATA code SKO.
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Sokoto time zone details
Sokoto does not observe daylight saving time.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Sokoto in?
Sokoto is in the Africa/Lagos time zone and observes West Africa Time (WAT). The current UTC offset is UTC+1.
What is the current time in Sokoto?
It is currently 12:06 PM on Monday, June 22, 2026 in Sokoto, Nigeria.
Does Sokoto observe daylight saving time?
Sokoto does not observe daylight saving time.
When is sunrise and sunset in Sokoto today?
Sunrise today is at 6:14 AM and sunset at 7:07 PM — 12 hours 54 minutes of daylight.
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