Current local time in Takum, Nigeria
WAT · UTC+01:00 · West Africa Standard Time
About Takum
Takum, Benue, Nigeria uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (Africa/Lagos), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 24,822.
| Country: | Nigeria |
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| State / region: | Benue |
| Coordinates: | 7°16′N / 9°59′E |
| Population: | 24,822 |
| Currency: | Nigerian naira (NGN) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +234 |
Time zone in Takum
| 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
Takum does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Takum today
| Sunrise: | 06:06 |
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| Sunset: | 18:01 |
| Solar noon: | 12:04 |
| Day length: | 11h 55m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:45 – 18:23 |
Calculated for 2026-10-23 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (WAT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Takum
- LondonSame timeTakum is on the same time
- New York+5 hTakum is 5 hours ahead of New York
- Tokyo−8 hTakum is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Takum time
What time zone is Takum in?
Takum uses the IANA time zone Africa/Lagos (West Africa Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Takum observe daylight saving time?
Takum does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Takum and London?
Right now Takum 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 Takum and New York?
Right now Takum 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.