Current local time in Calabar, Nigeria
The live clock above shows the time in Calabar. Calabar is in the Africa/Lagos time zone, UTC+1 right now (WAT).
| Country | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Region | Cross River |
| Population | about 355,000 |
| Coordinates | 4.96° N, 8.33° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Lagos |
| Abbreviation | WAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Calabar 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 | 6:30 AM | 6:37 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:16 AM | 6:40 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| September equinox | 6:16 AM | 6:23 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 6:29 AM | 6:19 PM | 11 h 50 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Calabar at about 12:35 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 27 minutes ahead of the sun, because Calabar sits at 8.3° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Calabar time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Calabar |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Calabar |
|---|---|---|
| Uyo | 53 km (33 mi) | same time |
| Aba | 110 km (68 mi) | same time |
| Umuahia | 113 km (70 mi) | same time |
| Kumba, Cameroon | 128 km (80 mi) | same time |
| Limbe, Cameroon | 141 km (87 mi) | same time |
| Malabo, Equatorial Guinea | 144 km (89 mi) | same time |
| Port Harcourt | 147 km (91 mi) | same time |
| Owerri | 156 km (97 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 Calabar in?
Calabar is in the Africa/Lagos time zone, UTC+1, all year.
Does Calabar have daylight saving time?
Calabar doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Calabar when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Calabar's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 27 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).