Current local time in Jos, Nigeria
WAT · UTC+01:00 · West Africa Standard Time
About Jos
Jos, Plateau, Nigeria uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (Africa/Lagos), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 816,824.
| Country: | Nigeria |
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| State / region: | Plateau |
| Coordinates: | 9°56′N / 8°54′E |
| Population: | 816,824 |
| Currency: | Nigerian naira (NGN) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +234 |
Time zone in Jos
| IANA time zone: | Africa/Lagos |
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| Time zone name: | West Africa Standard Time (WAT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+01:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Jos does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Jos today
| Sunrise: | 06:13 |
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| Sunset: | 18:04 |
| Solar noon: | 12:09 |
| Day length: | 11h 51m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:51 – 18:26 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (WAT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Jos
- LondonSame timeJos is on the same time
- New York+5 hJos is 5 hours ahead of New York
- Tokyo−8 hJos is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Jos time
What time zone is Jos in?
Jos uses the IANA time zone Africa/Lagos (West Africa Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Jos observe daylight saving time?
Jos does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Jos and London?
Right now Jos and London are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Jos and New York?
Right now Jos is 5 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.