Current local time in Uyo, Nigeria
The live clock above shows the time in Uyo. Uyo is in the Africa/Lagos time zone, UTC+1 right now (WAT).
| Country | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Region | Akwa Ibom |
| Population | about 496,000 |
| Coordinates | 5.01° N, 7.85° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Lagos |
| Abbreviation | WAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Uyo 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 | 6:32 AM | 6:39 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:17 AM | 6:42 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| September equinox | 6:17 AM | 6:24 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 6:31 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 49 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Uyo at about 12:37 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 29 minutes ahead of the sun, because Uyo sits at 7.8° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Uyo time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Uyo |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Uyo |
|---|---|---|
| Calabar | 53 km (33 mi) | same time |
| Aba | 56 km (35 mi) | same time |
| Umuahia | 71 km (44 mi) | same time |
| Port Harcourt | 96 km (59 mi) | same time |
| Owerri | 106 km (66 mi) | same time |
| Awka | 159 km (99 mi) | same time |
| Enugu | 165 km (102 mi) | same time |
| Malabo, Equatorial Guinea | 174 km (108 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
- Ife
Questions people ask
What time zone is Uyo in?
Uyo is in the Africa/Lagos time zone, UTC+1, all year.
Does Uyo have daylight saving time?
Uyo doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Uyo when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Uyo's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 29 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).