Current local time in Abeokuta, Nigeria
The live clock above shows the time in Abeokuta. Abeokuta is in the Africa/Lagos time zone, UTC+1 right now (WAT).
| Country | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Region | Ogun |
| Population | about 441,000 |
| Coordinates | 7.16° N, 3.35° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Lagos |
| Abbreviation | WAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Abeokuta 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 | 6:50 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:32 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| September equinox | 6:35 AM | 6:43 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 6:53 AM | 6:35 PM | 11 h 42 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Abeokuta at about 12:55 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 47 minutes ahead of the sun, because Abeokuta sits at 3.4° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Abeokuta time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Abeokuta |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Abeokuta |
|---|---|---|
| Ibadan | 68 km (43 mi) | same time |
| Ijebu Ode | 73 km (46 mi) | same time |
| Lagos | 80 km (50 mi) | same time |
| Oyo | 100 km (62 mi) | same time |
| Iwo | 105 km (65 mi) | same time |
| Porto-Novo, Benin | 111 km (69 mi) | same time |
| Cotonou, Benin | 125 km (77 mi) | same time |
| Ife | 138 km (86 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Nigeria
- Lagos
- Kano
- Ibadan
- Kaduna
- Port Harcourt
- Benin City
- Ikare
- Aba
- Abuja
- Zaria
- Jos
- Maiduguri
- Ilorin
- Enugu
- Warri
- Sokoto
- Ogbomosho
- Uyo
Questions people ask
What time zone is Abeokuta in?
Abeokuta is in the Africa/Lagos time zone, UTC+1, all year.
Does Abeokuta have daylight saving time?
Abeokuta doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Abeokuta when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Abeokuta's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 47 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).