Sokoto, Nigeria
Sunday, May 17, 2026 • UTC+1 (GMT+1)
The current local time in Sokoto, Nigeria is 17:11:43.
Quick Facts
- Country
- Nigeria
- Region
- Africa
- Population
- 1,040,000
- Coordinates
- 13.06° N, 5.24° E
- Time Zone
- Africa/Lagos
- Currency
- Naira (NGN)
- Languages
- English, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo +1 more
- Country Area
- 923,768 km²
Time Difference Between Sokoto and Major Cities
| CITY | LOCAL TIME | DIFFERENCE |
|---|---|---|
| Time in New York | 5h behind | |
| Time in London | Same time | |
| Time in Tokyo | 8h ahead | |
| Time in Sydney | 9h ahead | |
| Time in Dubai | 3h ahead | |
| Time in Singapore | 7h ahead | |
| Time in Los Angeles | 8h behind | |
| Time in Paris | 1h ahead |
Weather in Sokoto
Current weather conditions in Sokoto including temperature, humidity, wind speed, visibility and a five day weather forecast.
41°C
Clear Sky
Humidity
17%
Wind
10.1 km/h
Visibility
20 km
41°
31°
40°
27°
39°
28°
38°
27°
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26°
Cities Near Sokoto
- Time in Birni N Konni82 km
- Time in Dogondoutchi146 km
Cities in the Same Time Zone as Sokoto
Popular Time Differences
- Time difference between Sokoto and New York
- Time difference between Sokoto and London
- Time difference between Sokoto and Tokyo
- Time difference between Sokoto and Sydney
- Time difference between Sokoto and Dubai
- Time difference between Sokoto and Singapore
- Time difference between Sokoto and Los Angeles
- Time difference between Sokoto and Paris
Map of Sokoto
Map showing the location of Sokoto at coordinates 13.06269, 5.24322.
About Sokoto Time
Sokoto is located in Africa, Nigeriaand follows the Africa/Lagos time zone. The city has a population of approximately 1,040,000 people.
The current local time in Sokoto is determined by the Africa/Lagos time zone. This time zone is used across several cities in the region and ensures consistent local time for residents and businesses.
On this page, you can find the exact current time in Sokoto, compare time differences with other cities around the world, and view additional information such as sunrise and sunset times, weather conditions, and nearby cities that share the same time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sokoto
What time zone is Sokoto in?
Sokoto is in the Africa/Lagos time zone (GMT+1) in Nigeria.
What is the current UTC offset for Sokoto?
Sokoto is currently at UTC+1.
Does Sokoto observe daylight saving time?
No, Sokoto does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset (UTC+1) stays constant year-round.
How can I check the current local time in Sokoto?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Sokoto, Nigeria, updated every second.