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 Mon 20:41:25
- Abakaliki Mon 20:41:25
- Abeokuta Mon 20:41:25
- Abuja Mon 20:41:25
- Ado-Ekiti Mon 20:41:25
- Akure Mon 20:41:25
- Atani Mon 20:41:25
- Bauchi Mon 20:41:25
- Benin City Mon 20:41:25
- Bida Mon 20:41:25
- Birnin Kebbi Mon 20:41:25
- Calabar Mon 20:41:25
- Chakwama Mon 20:41:25
- Ebute Ikorodu Mon 20:41:25
- Efon-Alaaye Mon 20:41:25
- Enugu Mon 20:41:25
- Gashua Mon 20:41:25
- Gboko Mon 20:41:25
- Gombe Mon 20:41:25
- Gusau Mon 20:41:25
- Ibadan Mon 20:41:25
- Ijebu Ode Mon 20:41:25
- Ikare Mon 20:41:25
- Ikeja Mon 20:41:25
- Ikire Mon 20:41:25
- Ikot Ekpene Mon 20:41:25
- Ile-Ife Mon 20:41:25
- Ilesa Mon 20:41:25
- Ilorin Mon 20:41:25
- Iwo Mon 20:41:25
- Jalingo Mon 20:41:25
- Jimeta Mon 20:41:25
- Jos Mon 20:41:25
- Kaduna Mon 20:41:25
- Kano Mon 20:41:25
- Katsina Mon 20:41:25
- Lafia Mon 20:41:25
- Lagos Mon 20:41:25
- Lekki Mon 20:41:25
- Maiduguri Mon 20:41:25
- Makurdi Mon 20:41:25
- Minna Mon 20:41:25
- Mubi Mon 20:41:25
- Nnewi Mon 20:41:25
- Ogbomoso Mon 20:41:25
- Okene Mon 20:41:25
- Ondo Mon 20:41:25
- Onitsha Mon 20:41:25
- Osogbo Mon 20:41:25
- Owerri Mon 20:41:25
- Owo Mon 20:41:25
- Oyo Mon 20:41:25
- Port Harcourt Mon 20:41:25
- Sapele Mon 20:41:25
- Shagamu Mon 20:41:25
- Sokoto Mon 20:41:25
- Ugep Mon 20:41:25
- Umuahia Mon 20:41:25
- Uyo Mon 20:41:25
- Warri Mon 20:41:25
- Yenagoa Mon 20:41:25
- Yola Mon 20:41:25
- Zaria Mon 20:41:25
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Aba | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Abakaliki | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Abeokuta | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Abuja | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Ado-Ekiti | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Akure | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Atani | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Bauchi | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Benin City | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Bida | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Birnin Kebbi | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Calabar | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Chakwama | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Ebute Ikorodu | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Efon-Alaaye | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Enugu | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Gashua | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Gboko | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Gombe | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Gusau | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Ibadan | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Ijebu Ode | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Ikare | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Ikeja | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Ikire | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Ikot Ekpene | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Ile-Ife | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Ilesa | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Ilorin | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Iwo | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Jalingo | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Jimeta | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Jos | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Kaduna | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Kano | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Katsina | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Lafia | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Lagos | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Lekki | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Maiduguri | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Makurdi | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Minna | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Mubi | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Nnewi | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Ogbomoso | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Okene | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Ondo | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Onitsha | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Osogbo | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Owerri | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Owo | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Oyo | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Port Harcourt | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Sapele | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Shagamu | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Sokoto | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Ugep | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Umuahia | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Uyo | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Warri | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Yenagoa | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Yola | Mon 20:41:25 |
| Zaria | Mon 20:41:25 |
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 | 20:41 on Monday |
|---|---|
| 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 20:41 on Monday 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.