Time difference

Time Difference Between Mecca and Kano

Mecca is 2 hours ahead of Kano. The current difference is 2 hours. Live local clocks, working-hours overlap and daylight-saving notes are below.

01 — Right now

Current local time

MeccaSaudi Arabia 🇸🇦

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Asia/RiyadhUTC+3
KanoNigeria 🇳🇬

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Africa/LagosUTC+1
02 — Difference

Mecca vs Kano

Mecca is 2 hours ahead of Kano. When it is 12:00 in Mecca, it is 10:00 in Kano.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

Mecca
UTC+3
Kano
UTC+1
Difference
2 hours
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

The best overlap between Mecca and Kano working hours (09:00–17:00) is 09:00–15:00 Kano time — that's 11:00–17:00 in Mecca — about 6 hours of shared time.

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05 — Daylight saving

Does the difference change during the year?

Neither Mecca nor Kano observes daylight saving time, so the 2 hours difference stays the same all year.

06 — Quick facts

At a glance

Time difference
2 hours
Mecca zone
Asia/Riyadh
Kano zone
Africa/Lagos
Mecca offset
UTC+3
Kano offset
UTC+1
Mecca DST
No
Kano DST
No
Countries
Saudi Arabia · Nigeria
07 — Explore
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between Mecca and Kano?

Mecca is 2 hours ahead of Kano right now.

Is Mecca ahead of Kano?

Yes, Mecca is 2 hours ahead of Kano.

Do Mecca and Kano observe daylight saving time?

Neither Mecca nor Kano observes daylight saving time, so the 2 hours difference stays the same all year.

What is the best meeting time between Mecca and Kano?

A good window is 09:00–15:00 in Kano (11:00–17:00 in Mecca), based on 09:00–17:00 working hours.