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 Fri 22:04:23
- Abakaliki Fri 22:04:23
- Abeokuta Fri 22:04:23
- Abuja Fri 22:04:23
- Ado-Ekiti Fri 22:04:23
- Akure Fri 22:04:23
- Atani Fri 22:04:23
- Bauchi Fri 22:04:23
- Benin City Fri 22:04:23
- Bida Fri 22:04:23
- Birnin Kebbi Fri 22:04:23
- Calabar Fri 22:04:23
- Chakwama Fri 22:04:23
- Ebute Ikorodu Fri 22:04:23
- Efon-Alaaye Fri 22:04:23
- Enugu Fri 22:04:23
- Gashua Fri 22:04:23
- Gboko Fri 22:04:23
- Gombe Fri 22:04:23
- Gusau Fri 22:04:23
- Ibadan Fri 22:04:23
- Ijebu Ode Fri 22:04:23
- Ikare Fri 22:04:23
- Ikeja Fri 22:04:23
- Ikire Fri 22:04:23
- Ikot Ekpene Fri 22:04:23
- Ile-Ife Fri 22:04:23
- Ilesa Fri 22:04:23
- Ilorin Fri 22:04:23
- Iwo Fri 22:04:23
- Jalingo Fri 22:04:23
- Jimeta Fri 22:04:23
- Jos Fri 22:04:23
- Kaduna Fri 22:04:23
- Kano Fri 22:04:23
- Katsina Fri 22:04:23
- Lafia Fri 22:04:23
- Lagos Fri 22:04:23
- Lekki Fri 22:04:23
- Maiduguri Fri 22:04:23
- Makurdi Fri 22:04:23
- Minna Fri 22:04:23
- Mubi Fri 22:04:23
- Nnewi Fri 22:04:23
- Ogbomoso Fri 22:04:23
- Okene Fri 22:04:23
- Ondo Fri 22:04:23
- Onitsha Fri 22:04:23
- Osogbo Fri 22:04:23
- Owerri Fri 22:04:23
- Owo Fri 22:04:23
- Oyo Fri 22:04:23
- Port Harcourt Fri 22:04:23
- Sapele Fri 22:04:23
- Shagamu Fri 22:04:23
- Sokoto Fri 22:04:23
- Ugep Fri 22:04:23
- Umuahia Fri 22:04:23
- Uyo Fri 22:04:23
- Warri Fri 22:04:23
- Yenagoa Fri 22:04:23
- Yola Fri 22:04:23
- Zaria Fri 22:04:23
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Aba | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Abakaliki | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Abeokuta | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Abuja | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Ado-Ekiti | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Akure | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Atani | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Bauchi | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Benin City | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Bida | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Birnin Kebbi | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Calabar | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Chakwama | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Ebute Ikorodu | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Efon-Alaaye | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Enugu | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Gashua | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Gboko | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Gombe | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Gusau | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Ibadan | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Ijebu Ode | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Ikare | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Ikeja | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Ikire | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Ikot Ekpene | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Ile-Ife | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Ilesa | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Ilorin | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Iwo | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Jalingo | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Jimeta | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Jos | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Kaduna | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Kano | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Katsina | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Lafia | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Lagos | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Lekki | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Maiduguri | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Makurdi | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Minna | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Mubi | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Nnewi | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Ogbomoso | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Okene | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Ondo | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Onitsha | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Osogbo | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Owerri | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Owo | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Oyo | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Port Harcourt | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Sapele | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Shagamu | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Sokoto | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Ugep | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Umuahia | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Uyo | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Warri | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Yenagoa | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Yola | Fri 22:04:23 |
| Zaria | Fri 22:04:23 |
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 | 22:04 on Friday |
|---|---|
| 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 22:04 on Friday 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.