What time is it in Nigeria?
Live local time in Nigeria, with the official time zone and daylight saving time from the IANA Time Zone Database.
Now in Nigeria
Saturday, October 24, 2026
WAT (UTC+1)
In UTC: · UTC+1
- Time zone
- WAT (UTC+1)
Africa/Lagos - Daylight saving time
-
Does not observe
UTC+1 year-round - Sunrise
- 06:18
approx. local time - Sunset
- 18:10
approx. local time - Calling code
- +234
Nigeria - Currency
- NGN
naira
Time zone in Nigeria
It's 21:20 in Nigeria in the WAT (UTC+1) time zone.
The time shown is the time in Abuja.
There is no daylight saving time in Nigeria: the clocks stay at UTC+1 all year.
Today, the sun rises around 06:18 and sets around 18:10 in Abuja (local time), with about 11 hours and 52 minutes of daylight.
The international dialing code in Nigeria is +234, and the local currency is naira (NGN).
Frequently asked questions
What is the time zone in Nigeria?
The time zone currently in use in Nigeria is WAT (UTC+1).
Does in Nigeria observe daylight saving time?
No. There is no daylight saving time in Nigeria: the clocks stay at UTC+1 all year.
What is the dialing code in Nigeria?
The international calling code in Nigeria is +234. To call, dial your country's international access code (or + on a phone), then 234, the area code, and the number.
Time zone tools
- World Clock: multiple clocks side by side, saved on your device.
- Time Zone Converter: convert a time between cities and find a meeting time that works for everyone.
- Time zone difference: how many hours apart two places are at different times of the year.