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 Sat 11:01:43
- Abakaliki Sat 11:01:43
- Abeokuta Sat 11:01:43
- Abuja Sat 11:01:43
- Ado-Ekiti Sat 11:01:43
- Akure Sat 11:01:43
- Atani Sat 11:01:43
- Bauchi Sat 11:01:43
- Benin City Sat 11:01:43
- Bida Sat 11:01:43
- Birnin Kebbi Sat 11:01:43
- Calabar Sat 11:01:43
- Chakwama Sat 11:01:43
- Ebute Ikorodu Sat 11:01:43
- Efon-Alaaye Sat 11:01:43
- Enugu Sat 11:01:43
- Gashua Sat 11:01:43
- Gboko Sat 11:01:43
- Gombe Sat 11:01:43
- Gusau Sat 11:01:43
- Ibadan Sat 11:01:43
- Ijebu Ode Sat 11:01:43
- Ikare Sat 11:01:43
- Ikeja Sat 11:01:43
- Ikire Sat 11:01:43
- Ikot Ekpene Sat 11:01:43
- Ile-Ife Sat 11:01:43
- Ilesa Sat 11:01:43
- Ilorin Sat 11:01:43
- Iwo Sat 11:01:43
- Jalingo Sat 11:01:43
- Jimeta Sat 11:01:43
- Jos Sat 11:01:43
- Kaduna Sat 11:01:43
- Kano Sat 11:01:43
- Katsina Sat 11:01:43
- Lafia Sat 11:01:43
- Lagos Sat 11:01:43
- Lekki Sat 11:01:43
- Maiduguri Sat 11:01:43
- Makurdi Sat 11:01:43
- Minna Sat 11:01:43
- Mubi Sat 11:01:43
- Nnewi Sat 11:01:43
- Ogbomoso Sat 11:01:43
- Okene Sat 11:01:43
- Ondo Sat 11:01:43
- Onitsha Sat 11:01:43
- Osogbo Sat 11:01:43
- Owerri Sat 11:01:43
- Owo Sat 11:01:43
- Oyo Sat 11:01:43
- Port Harcourt Sat 11:01:43
- Sapele Sat 11:01:43
- Shagamu Sat 11:01:43
- Sokoto Sat 11:01:43
- Ugep Sat 11:01:43
- Umuahia Sat 11:01:43
- Uyo Sat 11:01:43
- Warri Sat 11:01:43
- Yenagoa Sat 11:01:43
- Yola Sat 11:01:43
- Zaria Sat 11:01:43
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Aba | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Abakaliki | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Abeokuta | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Abuja | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Ado-Ekiti | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Akure | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Atani | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Bauchi | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Benin City | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Bida | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Birnin Kebbi | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Calabar | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Chakwama | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Ebute Ikorodu | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Efon-Alaaye | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Enugu | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Gashua | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Gboko | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Gombe | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Gusau | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Ibadan | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Ijebu Ode | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Ikare | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Ikeja | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Ikire | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Ikot Ekpene | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Ile-Ife | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Ilesa | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Ilorin | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Iwo | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Jalingo | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Jimeta | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Jos | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Kaduna | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Kano | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Katsina | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Lafia | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Lagos | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Lekki | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Maiduguri | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Makurdi | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Minna | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Mubi | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Nnewi | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Ogbomoso | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Okene | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Ondo | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Onitsha | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Osogbo | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Owerri | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Owo | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Oyo | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Port Harcourt | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Sapele | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Shagamu | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Sokoto | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Ugep | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Umuahia | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Uyo | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Warri | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Yenagoa | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Yola | Sat 11:01:43 |
| Zaria | Sat 11:01:43 |
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 | 11:01 on Saturday |
|---|---|
| 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 11:01 on Saturday 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.