Current local time in Abuja, Nigeria
WAT · UTC+01:00 · West Africa Standard Time
About Abuja
Abuja, Abuja Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (Africa/Lagos), currently UTC+01:00. It is the capital of Nigeria. Population: about 590,400.
| Country: | Nigeria |
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| State / region: | Abuja Federal Capital Territory |
| Coordinates: | 9°03′N / 7°30′E |
| Population: | 590,400 |
| Currency: | Nigerian naira (NGN) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +234 |
Time zone in Abuja
| IANA time zone: | Africa/Lagos |
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| Time zone name: | West Africa Standard Time (WAT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+01:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Abuja does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Abuja today
| Sunrise: | 06:18 |
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| Sunset: | 18:11 |
| Solar noon: | 12:14 |
| Day length: | 11h 53m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:56 – 18:32 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (WAT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Abuja
- LondonSame timeAbuja is on the same time
- New York+5 hAbuja is 5 hours ahead of New York
- Tokyo−8 hAbuja is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Abuja time
What time zone is Abuja in?
Abuja uses the IANA time zone Africa/Lagos (West Africa Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Abuja observe daylight saving time?
Abuja does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Abuja and London?
Right now Abuja and London are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Abuja and New York?
Right now Abuja is 5 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.