Time zone
Africa/Lagos
Abbreviation: WAT
TIME IN NIGERIA
Current time in Nigeria
It is 11:01 am on Thursday, 15 October 2026 in Nigeria. The whole country shares one time zone, UTC+01:00, and does not change its clocks.
WAT · UTC+01:00No daylight savingCalling code +2341 time zone
LIVE LOCAL TIME
Abuja
11:01:09
Thursday, 15 October 2026
Working hoursUTC+01:00
45% of the day in Nigeria has passed
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Everything you need before you call, travel or plan a meeting.
UTC offset now
UTC+01:00
UTC is the shared world time reference.Daylight saving
Not used
No clock change in the next 12 months.Calling code
+234
International dialling code for Nigeria.Capital
Abuja
Region: AfricaCities listed
5
Main cities with live clocks below.Time in cities across Nigeria
All of these cities share the same local time.
Nigeria time difference with world cities
How far ahead or behind Nigeria is right now.
| City | Time now | Difference from Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| Time in London | 11:01:09 | Nigeria is same time |
| Time in New York | 06:01:09 | Nigeria is 5 hours ahead |
| Time in Los Angeles | 03:01:09 | Nigeria is 8 hours ahead |
| Time in Dubai | 14:01:09 | Nigeria is 3 hours behind |
| Time in New Delhi | 15:31:09 | Nigeria is 4 hours 30 minutes behind |
| Time in Singapore | 18:01:09 | Nigeria is 7 hours behind |
| Time in Tokyo | 19:01:09 | Nigeria is 8 hours behind |
| Time in Sydney | 21:01:09 | Nigeria is 10 hours behind |
| UTC | 10:01:09 | Nigeria is 1 hour ahead |
Best time to call Nigeria
Office hours of 9 am to 5 pm in Nigeria today look like this elsewhere.
London09:00 – 17:00Thu 15 Oct
New York04:00 – 12:00Thu 15 Oct
Dubai12:00 – 20:00Thu 15 Oct
Sydney19:00 – 03:00Thu 15 Oct
Questions about time in Nigeria
What time is it in Nigeria now?
The current time in Nigeria is 11:01 am on Thursday, 15 October 2026 (UTC+01:00). The clock at the top of this page updates every second.
How many time zones does Nigeria have?
Nigeria uses one time zone, Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
Does Nigeria observe daylight saving time?
No. Nigeria does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Nigeria and London?
Nigeria is same time of London right now. Differences can change when either place changes its clocks.
What is the time difference between Nigeria and New York?
Nigeria is 5 hours ahead of New York right now.
What is the country calling code for Nigeria?
The international calling code for Nigeria is +234. Before calling, check that it is a good local time: weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm are a helpful starting point.
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