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 Wed 20:51:46
- Abakaliki Wed 20:51:46
- Abeokuta Wed 20:51:46
- Abuja Wed 20:51:46
- Ado-Ekiti Wed 20:51:46
- Akure Wed 20:51:46
- Atani Wed 20:51:46
- Bauchi Wed 20:51:46
- Benin City Wed 20:51:46
- Bida Wed 20:51:46
- Birnin Kebbi Wed 20:51:46
- Calabar Wed 20:51:46
- Chakwama Wed 20:51:46
- Ebute Ikorodu Wed 20:51:46
- Efon-Alaaye Wed 20:51:46
- Enugu Wed 20:51:46
- Gashua Wed 20:51:46
- Gboko Wed 20:51:46
- Gombe Wed 20:51:46
- Gusau Wed 20:51:46
- Ibadan Wed 20:51:46
- Ijebu Ode Wed 20:51:46
- Ikare Wed 20:51:46
- Ikeja Wed 20:51:46
- Ikire Wed 20:51:46
- Ikot Ekpene Wed 20:51:46
- Ile-Ife Wed 20:51:46
- Ilesa Wed 20:51:46
- Ilorin Wed 20:51:46
- Iwo Wed 20:51:46
- Jalingo Wed 20:51:46
- Jimeta Wed 20:51:46
- Jos Wed 20:51:46
- Kaduna Wed 20:51:46
- Kano Wed 20:51:46
- Katsina Wed 20:51:46
- Lafia Wed 20:51:46
- Lagos Wed 20:51:46
- Lekki Wed 20:51:46
- Maiduguri Wed 20:51:46
- Makurdi Wed 20:51:46
- Minna Wed 20:51:46
- Mubi Wed 20:51:46
- Nnewi Wed 20:51:46
- Ogbomoso Wed 20:51:46
- Okene Wed 20:51:46
- Ondo Wed 20:51:46
- Onitsha Wed 20:51:46
- Osogbo Wed 20:51:46
- Owerri Wed 20:51:46
- Owo Wed 20:51:46
- Oyo Wed 20:51:46
- Port Harcourt Wed 20:51:46
- Sapele Wed 20:51:46
- Shagamu Wed 20:51:46
- Sokoto Wed 20:51:46
- Ugep Wed 20:51:46
- Umuahia Wed 20:51:46
- Uyo Wed 20:51:46
- Warri Wed 20:51:46
- Yenagoa Wed 20:51:46
- Yola Wed 20:51:46
- Zaria Wed 20:51:46
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Aba | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Abakaliki | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Abeokuta | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Abuja | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Ado-Ekiti | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Akure | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Atani | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Bauchi | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Benin City | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Bida | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Birnin Kebbi | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Calabar | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Chakwama | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Ebute Ikorodu | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Efon-Alaaye | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Enugu | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Gashua | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Gboko | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Gombe | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Gusau | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Ibadan | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Ijebu Ode | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Ikare | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Ikeja | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Ikire | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Ikot Ekpene | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Ile-Ife | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Ilesa | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Ilorin | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Iwo | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Jalingo | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Jimeta | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Jos | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Kaduna | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Kano | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Katsina | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Lafia | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Lagos | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Lekki | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Maiduguri | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Makurdi | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Minna | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Mubi | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Nnewi | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Ogbomoso | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Okene | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Ondo | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Onitsha | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Osogbo | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Owerri | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Owo | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Oyo | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Port Harcourt | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Sapele | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Shagamu | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Sokoto | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Ugep | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Umuahia | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Uyo | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Warri | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Yenagoa | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Yola | Wed 20:51:46 |
| Zaria | Wed 20:51:46 |
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 | 20:51 on Wednesday |
|---|---|
| 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 20:51 on Wednesday 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.