Current local time in Awka, Nigeria
WAT · UTC+01:00 · West Africa Standard Time
About Awka
Awka, Anambra, Nigeria uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (Africa/Lagos), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 167,738.
| Country: | Nigeria |
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| State / region: | Anambra |
| Coordinates: | 6°13′N / 7°04′E |
| Population: | 167,738 |
| Currency: | Nigerian naira (NGN) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +234 |
Time zone in Awka
| 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
Awka does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Awka today
| Sunrise: | 06:17 |
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| Sunset: | 18:14 |
| Solar noon: | 12:16 |
| Day length: | 11h 57m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:56 – 18:35 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (WAT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Awka
- LondonSame timeAwka is on the same time
- New York+5 hAwka is 5 hours ahead of New York
- Tokyo−8 hAwka is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Awka time
What time zone is Awka in?
Awka uses the IANA time zone Africa/Lagos (West Africa Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Awka observe daylight saving time?
Awka does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Awka and London?
Right now Awka 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 Awka and New York?
Right now Awka 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.