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 12:17:14
- Abakaliki Fri 12:17:14
- Abeokuta Fri 12:17:14
- Abuja Fri 12:17:14
- Ado-Ekiti Fri 12:17:14
- Akure Fri 12:17:14
- Atani Fri 12:17:14
- Bauchi Fri 12:17:14
- Benin City Fri 12:17:14
- Bida Fri 12:17:14
- Birnin Kebbi Fri 12:17:14
- Calabar Fri 12:17:14
- Chakwama Fri 12:17:14
- Ebute Ikorodu Fri 12:17:14
- Efon-Alaaye Fri 12:17:14
- Enugu Fri 12:17:14
- Gashua Fri 12:17:14
- Gboko Fri 12:17:14
- Gombe Fri 12:17:14
- Gusau Fri 12:17:14
- Ibadan Fri 12:17:14
- Ijebu Ode Fri 12:17:14
- Ikare Fri 12:17:14
- Ikeja Fri 12:17:14
- Ikire Fri 12:17:14
- Ikot Ekpene Fri 12:17:14
- Ile-Ife Fri 12:17:14
- Ilesa Fri 12:17:14
- Ilorin Fri 12:17:14
- Iwo Fri 12:17:14
- Jalingo Fri 12:17:14
- Jimeta Fri 12:17:14
- Jos Fri 12:17:14
- Kaduna Fri 12:17:14
- Kano Fri 12:17:14
- Katsina Fri 12:17:14
- Lafia Fri 12:17:14
- Lagos Fri 12:17:14
- Lekki Fri 12:17:14
- Maiduguri Fri 12:17:14
- Makurdi Fri 12:17:14
- Minna Fri 12:17:14
- Mubi Fri 12:17:14
- Nnewi Fri 12:17:14
- Ogbomoso Fri 12:17:14
- Okene Fri 12:17:14
- Ondo Fri 12:17:14
- Onitsha Fri 12:17:14
- Osogbo Fri 12:17:14
- Owerri Fri 12:17:14
- Owo Fri 12:17:14
- Oyo Fri 12:17:14
- Port Harcourt Fri 12:17:14
- Sapele Fri 12:17:14
- Shagamu Fri 12:17:14
- Sokoto Fri 12:17:14
- Ugep Fri 12:17:14
- Umuahia Fri 12:17:14
- Uyo Fri 12:17:14
- Warri Fri 12:17:14
- Yenagoa Fri 12:17:14
- Yola Fri 12:17:14
- Zaria Fri 12:17:14
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Aba | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Abakaliki | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Abeokuta | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Abuja | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Ado-Ekiti | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Akure | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Atani | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Bauchi | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Benin City | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Bida | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Birnin Kebbi | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Calabar | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Chakwama | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Ebute Ikorodu | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Efon-Alaaye | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Enugu | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Gashua | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Gboko | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Gombe | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Gusau | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Ibadan | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Ijebu Ode | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Ikare | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Ikeja | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Ikire | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Ikot Ekpene | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Ile-Ife | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Ilesa | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Ilorin | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Iwo | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Jalingo | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Jimeta | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Jos | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Kaduna | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Kano | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Katsina | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Lafia | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Lagos | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Lekki | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Maiduguri | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Makurdi | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Minna | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Mubi | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Nnewi | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Ogbomoso | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Okene | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Ondo | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Onitsha | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Osogbo | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Owerri | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Owo | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Oyo | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Port Harcourt | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Sapele | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Shagamu | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Sokoto | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Ugep | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Umuahia | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Uyo | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Warri | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Yenagoa | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Yola | Fri 12:17:14 |
| Zaria | Fri 12:17:14 |
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 | 12:17 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 12:17 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.