Current local time in Ibadan, Nigeria
The live clock above shows the time in Ibadan. Ibadan is in the Africa/Lagos time zone, UTC+1 right now (WAT).
| Country | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Region | Oyo |
| Population | about 2.2 million |
| Coordinates | 7.38° N, 3.93° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Lagos |
| Abbreviation | WAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Ibadan 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 | 6:48 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:29 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| September equinox | 6:33 AM | 6:40 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 6:51 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 41 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Ibadan at about 12:53 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 44 minutes ahead of the sun, because Ibadan sits at 3.9° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Ibadan time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Ibadan |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ibadan |
|---|---|---|
| Iwo | 39 km (24 mi) | same time |
| Oyo | 52 km (33 mi) | same time |
| Ijebu Ode | 62 km (39 mi) | same time |
| Abeokuta | 68 km (43 mi) | same time |
| Ife | 70 km (44 mi) | same time |
| Oshogbo | 82 km (51 mi) | same time |
| Ogbomosho | 90 km (56 mi) | same time |
| Ondo | 105 km (66 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Nigeria
- Lagos
- Kano
- Kaduna
- Port Harcourt
- Benin City
- Ikare
- Aba
- Abuja
- Zaria
- Jos
- Maiduguri
- Ilorin
- Enugu
- Warri
- Sokoto
- Ogbomosho
- Uyo
- Ife
Questions people ask
What time zone is Ibadan in?
Ibadan is in the Africa/Lagos time zone, UTC+1, all year.
Does Ibadan have daylight saving time?
Ibadan doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Ibadan when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Ibadan's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 44 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).