Current local time in Abuja, Nigeria
The live clock above shows the time in Abuja. Abuja is in the Africa/Lagos time zone, UTC+1 right now (WAT).
| Country | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Region | Federal Capital Territory |
| Population | about 869,000 |
| Coordinates | 9.08° N, 7.53° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Lagos |
| Abbreviation | WAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Abuja 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 | 6:40 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:11 AM | 6:51 PM | 12 h 39 min |
| September equinox | 6:19 AM | 6:26 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 6:40 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 35 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Abuja at about 12:38 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 30 minutes ahead of the sun, because Abuja sits at 7.5° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Abuja time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Abuja |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Abuja |
|---|---|---|
| Minna | 123 km (77 mi) | same time |
| Kaduna | 160 km (99 mi) | same time |
| Bida | 167 km (104 mi) | same time |
| Jos | 176 km (109 mi) | same time |
| Makurdi | 186 km (116 mi) | same time |
| Zaria | 223 km (138 mi) | same time |
| Nsukka | 247 km (153 mi) | same time |
| Ikare | 261 km (162 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Nigeria
- Lagos
- Kano
- Ibadan
- Kaduna
- Port Harcourt
- Benin City
- Ikare
- Aba
- Zaria
- Jos
- Maiduguri
- Ilorin
- Enugu
- Warri
- Sokoto
- Ogbomosho
- Uyo
- Ife
Questions people ask
What time zone is Abuja in?
Abuja is in the Africa/Lagos time zone, UTC+1, all year.
Does Abuja have daylight saving time?
Abuja doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Abuja when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Abuja's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 30 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).