Nigerian Independence Day in Sokoto
Nigeria — October 1, 2026
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Sokoto
16:47:55
Africa/Lagos
GMT / UTC
15:47:55
Etc/UTC
Mecca
18:47:55
UTC+3
About Nigerian Independence Day
Nigerian national holiday on October 1, celebrating independence from British colonial rule in 1960.
Sokoto Quick Facts
- Country
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Timezone
- Africa/Lagos
- Population
- 1,040,000
- Coordinates
- 13.0627, 5.2432
Sun Times Today in Sokoto
Sunrise
06:11
Solar Noon
12:36
Sunset
19:01
Golden Hour
18:30
Daylight
12h 49m
Local time
Prayer Times Today in Sokoto
| Prayer | Time (Local) |
|---|---|
| Fajr | 04:53 |
| Sunrise | 06:11 |
| Dhuhr | 12:36 |
| Asr | 15:59 |
| Maghrib | 19:01 |
| Isha | 20:14 |
Based on MWL calculation method. Local time.
Typical Weather
High
33.5°C
Low
24.0°C
Condition
Cloudy
Historical average for this date. Not a forecast.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Nigerian Independence Day in Sokoto?
- Nigerian Independence Day in Sokoto falls on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
- What timezone is Sokoto in?
- Sokoto is in the Africa/Lagos timezone.