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 10:43:37
- Abakaliki Sun 10:43:37
- Abeokuta Sun 10:43:37
- Abuja Sun 10:43:37
- Ado-Ekiti Sun 10:43:37
- Akure Sun 10:43:37
- Atani Sun 10:43:37
- Bauchi Sun 10:43:37
- Benin City Sun 10:43:37
- Bida Sun 10:43:37
- Birnin Kebbi Sun 10:43:37
- Calabar Sun 10:43:37
- Chakwama Sun 10:43:37
- Ebute Ikorodu Sun 10:43:37
- Efon-Alaaye Sun 10:43:37
- Enugu Sun 10:43:37
- Gashua Sun 10:43:37
- Gboko Sun 10:43:37
- Gombe Sun 10:43:37
- Gusau Sun 10:43:37
- Ibadan Sun 10:43:37
- Ijebu Ode Sun 10:43:37
- Ikare Sun 10:43:37
- Ikeja Sun 10:43:37
- Ikire Sun 10:43:37
- Ikot Ekpene Sun 10:43:37
- Ile-Ife Sun 10:43:37
- Ilesa Sun 10:43:37
- Ilorin Sun 10:43:37
- Iwo Sun 10:43:37
- Jalingo Sun 10:43:37
- Jimeta Sun 10:43:37
- Jos Sun 10:43:37
- Kaduna Sun 10:43:37
- Kano Sun 10:43:37
- Katsina Sun 10:43:37
- Lafia Sun 10:43:37
- Lagos Sun 10:43:37
- Lekki Sun 10:43:37
- Maiduguri Sun 10:43:37
- Makurdi Sun 10:43:37
- Minna Sun 10:43:37
- Mubi Sun 10:43:37
- Nnewi Sun 10:43:37
- Ogbomoso Sun 10:43:37
- Okene Sun 10:43:37
- Ondo Sun 10:43:37
- Onitsha Sun 10:43:37
- Osogbo Sun 10:43:37
- Owerri Sun 10:43:37
- Owo Sun 10:43:37
- Oyo Sun 10:43:37
- Port Harcourt Sun 10:43:37
- Sapele Sun 10:43:37
- Shagamu Sun 10:43:37
- Sokoto Sun 10:43:37
- Ugep Sun 10:43:37
- Umuahia Sun 10:43:37
- Uyo Sun 10:43:37
- Warri Sun 10:43:37
- Yenagoa Sun 10:43:37
- Yola Sun 10:43:37
- Zaria Sun 10:43:37
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Aba | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Abakaliki | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Abeokuta | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Abuja | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Ado-Ekiti | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Akure | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Atani | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Bauchi | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Benin City | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Bida | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Birnin Kebbi | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Calabar | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Chakwama | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Ebute Ikorodu | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Efon-Alaaye | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Enugu | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Gashua | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Gboko | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Gombe | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Gusau | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Ibadan | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Ijebu Ode | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Ikare | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Ikeja | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Ikire | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Ikot Ekpene | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Ile-Ife | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Ilesa | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Ilorin | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Iwo | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Jalingo | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Jimeta | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Jos | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Kaduna | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Kano | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Katsina | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Lafia | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Lagos | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Lekki | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Maiduguri | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Makurdi | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Minna | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Mubi | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Nnewi | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Ogbomoso | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Okene | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Ondo | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Onitsha | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Osogbo | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Owerri | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Owo | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Oyo | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Port Harcourt | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Sapele | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Shagamu | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Sokoto | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Ugep | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Umuahia | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Uyo | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Warri | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Yenagoa | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Yola | Sun 10:43:37 |
| Zaria | Sun 10:43:37 |
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 name is a broad signal. City and IANA pages give Google and users the exact time entity: place, time-zone rule set, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context.
Time in Nigeria at a glance
| Current main time | 10:43 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 10:43 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 signals
This page connects Nigeria to its live city clocks, listed IANA time zone, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context. The capital city signal is Abuja, and each linked city page gives the more precise local clock and scheduling notes.
Country entity signals on this page
Alarm.now uses stable country identifiers plus live clock data so this page is not just a list of similar time links. The signals below describe the country entity, its crawlable city cluster, and its time-zone coverage.
| Country | Nigeria 🇳🇬 |
|---|---|
| ISO identifiers | NG / NGA |
| Capital city clock | Abuja |
| City pages in cluster | 63 crawlable city clocks |
| IANA time zones | 1 listed zone |
| Representative UTC offset | UTC+01:00 |
Best next pages for crawl flow
From this country overview, Google and users can move naturally 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.