Time in Nigeria
Capital · Abuja
Time zone in Nigeria
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Lagos West Africa Standard Time |
UTC+01:00 | No | Abuja |
About Nigeria
| Official name: | Federal Republic of Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Abuja |
| Region: | Africa · Western Africa |
| Population: | 223,800,000 |
| Currency: | Nigerian naira (NGN, ₦) |
| Calling code: | +234 |
| Languages: | English |
| ISO codes: | NG / NGA |
| Internet domain: | .ng |
Cities in Nigeria
- Lagos
- Kano
- Ibadan
- Oshodi-Isolo
- Kaduna
- Port Harcourt
- Benin City
- Maiduguri
- Zaria
- Aba
- Jos
- Ilorin
- Oyo
- Enugu
- Ojo
- Abeokuta
- Abuja
- Sokoto
- Onitsha
- Ile-Ife
- Warri
- Ebute Ikorodu
- Surulere
- Okene
- Calabar
- Agege
- Uyo
- Ogbomoso
- Katsina
- Ado-Ekiti
- Akure
- Lekki
- Iseyin
- Gboko
- Amuwo-Odofin
- Bauchi
- Ikeja
- Alimosho
- Makurdi
- Minna
- Efon-Alaaye
- Ilesa
- Owo
- Umuahia
- Ondo
- Ikot Ekpene
- Iwo
- Gombe
- Jimeta
- Atani
- Bwari
- Gusau
- Mubi
- Ikire
- Karu
- Owerri
- Shagamu
- Lagos Island
- Ijebu-Ode
- Ugep
Public holidays in Nigeria 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — New Year's Day
- 20 Mar — Id el Fitr estimated
- 3 Apr — Good Friday
- 6 Apr — Easter Monday
- 1 May — Worker's Day
- 27 May — Children's Day
- 27 May — Id el Kabir estimated
- 12 Jun — Democracy Day
Frequently asked questions about time in Nigeria
How many time zones does Nigeria have?
Nigeria uses one time zone: West Africa Standard Time (Africa/Lagos, currently UTC+01:00).
Does Nigeria use daylight saving time?
No. None of Nigeria’s time zones change their clocks for daylight saving time in the next 12 months.
What time is it in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria?
See the live clock on the Abuja time page. Abuja uses Africa/Lagos.