Current local time in Port Harcourt, Nigeria
The live clock above shows the time in Port Harcourt. Port Harcourt is in the Africa/Lagos time zone, UTC+1 right now (WAT).
| Country | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Region | Rivers |
| Population | about 1.0 million |
| Coordinates | 4.81° N, 7.01° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Lagos |
| Abbreviation | WAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Port Harcourt 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 | 6:36 AM | 6:42 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:21 AM | 6:45 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| September equinox | 6:21 AM | 6:28 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 6:34 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 50 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Port Harcourt at about 12:40 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 32 minutes ahead of the sun, because Port Harcourt sits at 7.0° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Port Harcourt time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Port Harcourt |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Port Harcourt |
|---|---|---|
| Aba | 50 km (31 mi) | same time |
| Owerri | 76 km (47 mi) | same time |
| Uyo | 96 km (59 mi) | same time |
| Umuahia | 96 km (60 mi) | same time |
| Calabar | 147 km (91 mi) | same time |
| Awka | 156 km (97 mi) | same time |
| Warri | 159 km (99 mi) | same time |
| Sapele | 190 km (118 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Nigeria
Questions people ask
What time zone is Port Harcourt in?
Port Harcourt is in the Africa/Lagos time zone, UTC+1, all year.
Does Port Harcourt have daylight saving time?
Port Harcourt doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Port Harcourt when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Port Harcourt's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 32 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).