Time in Nigeria
It is 12:36 PM on September 10, 2026 in Abuja. All of Nigeria runs on Africa/Lagos (WAT), UTC+01:00. Nigeria does not move its clocks for daylight saving time.
What time is it in Nigeria right now?
Which time zones does Nigeria use?
| Time zone | UTC offset | Daylight saving | Largest city | Cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Lagos | UTC+01:00 WAT | Not observed | Lagos | 259 |
Zone count and offsets come from the IANA time zone database; the city figures count the 259 cities our database places in a time zone in Nigeria, all of them listed below.
- Capital
- Abuja
- Dialing code
- +234
- Local time
- UTC+01:00
Does Nigeria use daylight saving time?
No. Abuja stays on WAT (UTC+01:00) all year, so the gap with your own clock never moves.
When is the best time to call Nigeria from the US?
Office hours are taken as 09:00 to 17:00 on both sides, and the window is computed to the half hour.
| US office | Window in Abuja | Same window in the US |
|---|---|---|
| US Eastern (New York) | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| US Pacific (Los Angeles) | No overlap | |
When does the sun rise and set in Abuja today?
Major cities in Nigeria
16 of 259 cities
Time in Nigeria: common questions
What is the UTC offset in Nigeria?
Abuja is on UTC+01:00 right now (WAT). Nigeria has one time zone, Africa/Lagos, so that offset applies across the country.
How many time zones does Nigeria have?
One. The IANA time zone database carries a single identifier for Nigeria, Africa/Lagos, so one offset answers for the whole country.
When do the clocks change in Nigeria?
They do not change. Abuja stays on WAT (UTC+01:00) all year, and the IANA time zone database schedules no upcoming change.
What is the time difference between Nigeria and the United States?
Abuja is 5:00 ahead of New York and 8:00 ahead of Los Angeles right now. Both gaps shift whenever one side starts or ends daylight saving time.
Can I reach Nigeria during US office hours?
Call Abuja between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM local time to land inside a working day in US Eastern (New York), which is 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM there.
What time does the sun rise and set in Abuja?
Today the sun rises at 6:19 AM and sets at 6:34 PM, local time in Abuja. Both are computed from the city's own coordinates and its IANA time zone.