Current local time in Aba, Nigeria
The live clock above shows the time in Aba. Aba is in the Africa/Lagos time zone, UTC+1 right now (WAT).
| Country | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Region | Abia |
| Population | about 874,000 |
| Coordinates | 5.10° N, 7.35° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Lagos |
| Abbreviation | WAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Aba doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:34 AM | 6:41 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:19 AM | 6:44 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| September equinox | 6:19 AM | 6:26 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 6:33 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 49 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Aba at about 12:39 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 31 minutes ahead of the sun, because Aba sits at 7.3° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Aba time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Aba |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 hours behind in Jan, 5 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 9 hours behind in Jan, 8 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 1 hour behind in Jan, same time in Jul | |
| Paris | same time in Jan, 1 hour ahead in Jul | |
| Dubai | 3 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 4.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 7 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 8 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 10 hours ahead in Jan, 9 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Aba |
|---|---|---|
| Port Harcourt | 50 km (31 mi) | same time |
| Umuahia | 50 km (31 mi) | same time |
| Uyo | 56 km (35 mi) | same time |
| Owerri | 57 km (35 mi) | same time |
| Calabar | 110 km (68 mi) | same time |
| Awka | 127 km (79 mi) | same time |
| Enugu | 151 km (94 mi) | same time |
| Warri | 182 km (113 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Nigeria
- Lagos
- Kano
- Ibadan
- Kaduna
- Port Harcourt
- Benin City
- Ikare
- Abuja
- Zaria
- Jos
- Maiduguri
- Ilorin
- Enugu
- Warri
- Sokoto
- Ogbomosho
- Uyo
- Ife
Questions people ask
What time zone is Aba in?
Aba is in the Africa/Lagos time zone, UTC+1, all year.
Does Aba have daylight saving time?
Aba doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Aba when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Aba's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 31 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).