Current Time in Nigeria 🇳🇬
Check the current local time anywhere in Nigeria. Below you'll find live clocks for Nigeria's major cities, its time zone and UTC offset, and its largest cities by population.
Current Time in Major Cities in Nigeria
- Aba Sun 02:37:10
- Abakaliki Sun 02:37:10
- Abeokuta Sun 02:37:10
- Abuja Sun 02:37:10
- Ado-Ekiti Sun 02:37:10
- Akure Sun 02:37:10
- Atani Sun 02:37:10
- Bauchi Sun 02:37:10
- Benin City Sun 02:37:10
- Bida Sun 02:37:10
- Birnin Kebbi Sun 02:37:10
- Calabar Sun 02:37:10
- Chakwama Sun 02:37:10
- Ebute Ikorodu Sun 02:37:10
- Efon-Alaaye Sun 02:37:10
- Enugu Sun 02:37:10
- Gashua Sun 02:37:10
- Gboko Sun 02:37:10
- Gombe Sun 02:37:10
- Gusau Sun 02:37:10
- Ibadan Sun 02:37:10
- Ijebu Ode Sun 02:37:10
- Ikare Sun 02:37:10
- Ikeja Sun 02:37:10
- Ikire Sun 02:37:10
- Ikot Ekpene Sun 02:37:10
- Ile-Ife Sun 02:37:10
- Ilesa Sun 02:37:10
- Ilorin Sun 02:37:10
- Iwo Sun 02:37:10
- Jalingo Sun 02:37:10
- Jimeta Sun 02:37:10
- Jos Sun 02:37:10
- Kaduna Sun 02:37:10
- Kano Sun 02:37:10
- Katsina Sun 02:37:10
- Lafia Sun 02:37:10
- Lagos Sun 02:37:10
- Lekki Sun 02:37:10
- Maiduguri Sun 02:37:10
- Makurdi Sun 02:37:10
- Minna Sun 02:37:10
- Mubi Sun 02:37:10
- Nnewi Sun 02:37:10
- Ogbomoso Sun 02:37:10
- Okene Sun 02:37:10
- Ondo Sun 02:37:10
- Onitsha Sun 02:37:10
- Osogbo Sun 02:37:10
- Owerri Sun 02:37:10
- Owo Sun 02:37:10
- Oyo Sun 02:37:10
- Port Harcourt Sun 02:37:10
- Sapele Sun 02:37:10
- Shagamu Sun 02:37:10
- Sokoto Sun 02:37:10
- Ugep Sun 02:37:10
- Umuahia Sun 02:37:10
- Uyo Sun 02:37:10
- Warri Sun 02:37:10
- Yenagoa Sun 02:37:10
- Yola Sun 02:37:10
- Zaria Sun 02:37:10
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Aba | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Abakaliki | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Abeokuta | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Abuja | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Ado-Ekiti | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Akure | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Atani | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Bauchi | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Benin City | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Bida | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Birnin Kebbi | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Calabar | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Chakwama | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Ebute Ikorodu | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Efon-Alaaye | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Enugu | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Gashua | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Gboko | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Gombe | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Gusau | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Ibadan | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Ijebu Ode | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Ikare | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Ikeja | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Ikire | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Ikot Ekpene | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Ile-Ife | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Ilesa | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Ilorin | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Iwo | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Jalingo | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Jimeta | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Jos | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Kaduna | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Kano | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Katsina | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Lafia | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Lagos | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Lekki | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Maiduguri | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Makurdi | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Minna | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Mubi | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Nnewi | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Ogbomoso | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Okene | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Ondo | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Onitsha | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Osogbo | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Owerri | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Owo | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Oyo | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Port Harcourt | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Sapele | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Shagamu | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Sokoto | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Ugep | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Umuahia | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Uyo | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Warri | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Yenagoa | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Yola | Sun 02:37:10 |
| Zaria | Sun 02:37:10 |
IANA time zones in Nigeria
Nigeria maps to the following IANA time-zone database entries. Open any zone for its current time, UTC offset, daylight-saving rules and the cities and countries that use it.
- Africa/Lagos WAT · UTC+01:00
Does Nigeria have multiple time zones?
Nigeria is listed with one main IANA time zone on Alarm.now. That makes the national clock easier to read, but you should still check a specific city clock when scheduling travel, calls, or deadlines.
Why this matters
A country clock is a useful overview, but a city or IANA time-zone page is more precise for travel and scheduling because it identifies the exact rule set, UTC offset, and daylight-saving behavior.
Time in Nigeria at a glance
| Current main time | 02:37 on Sunday |
|---|---|
| Time zones | 1 (one nationwide time) |
| Daylight saving | No - Same time all year |
| Zone names | WAT |
| Capital | Abuja |
| Cities tracked | 63 |
How many time zones does Nigeria have?
Nigeria keeps one time zone across the whole country, so the clock reads the same everywhere - Currently UTC+01:00.
Does Nigeria change its clocks for daylight saving?
No. Nigeria stays on the same UTC offset all year. There are no daylight saving changes, so you never have to move the clocks. Want the full picture? Read our guide to daylight saving time.
How to convert time in Nigeria
For a quick UTC comparison using the main displayed clock: 12:00 UTC = 13:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 08:00 UTC. If Nigeria has more than one time zone, use the city and IANA zone links on this page for the exact local rule, or drop any two places into the time zone converter to get the answer instantly.
Best time to call or schedule with Nigeria
For scheduling, start with the live clock above, then check the city page for Lagos or another major city in Nigeria. City pages include sunrise/sunset, local DST status, and time-difference tables against major world hubs. To compare several places at a glance, line them up side by side on the world clock.
Major cities in Nigeria
The capital of Nigeria is Abuja. The biggest cities in Nigeria include Lagos, Kano, Ibadan, Abuja and Port Harcourt. Open any city to see its live clock, sunrise and sunset times, and how far ahead or behind it is from other places.
💡 Tip: Need the time in a specific city? Use the list above - Every city in Nigeria has its own live clock and time-difference table.
Time in Nigeria - Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Nigeria have?
Nigeria uses one time zone nationwide.
Does Nigeria use daylight saving time?
No - Nigeria keeps the same UTC offset all year.
What time is it in Nigeria right now?
It is about 02:37 on Sunday in the main time zone of Nigeria. The clock above updates every second.
What is the capital of Nigeria?
The capital of Nigeria is Abuja. Open its page to see the current local time there.
How Alarm.now builds the Nigeria time page
Country, city, and IANA time-zone data
This page connects Nigeria to its live city clocks, listed IANA time zone, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context. The capital city is Abuja, and each linked city page gives the more precise local clock and scheduling notes.
Country time reference
The identifiers and counts below clarify which country, cities, and time zones the clocks on this page represent.
| Country | Nigeria 🇳🇬 |
|---|---|
| ISO identifiers | NG / NGA |
| Capital city clock | Abuja |
| Cities shown | 63 city clocks |
| IANA time zones | 1 listed zone |
| Representative UTC offset | UTC+01:00 |
Where to go next
From this country overview, continue to Abuja time, the IANA time-zone index, and the time zone converter for future-date checks.
When to use a city page instead
Use this country page for the overview. Use a specific city or IANA time zone page when you need the exact rule set for calendars, travel, code, or future meetings.