Current local time in Ikeja, Nigeria
WAT · UTC+01:00 · West Africa Standard Time
About Ikeja
Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (Africa/Lagos), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 313,196.
| Country: | Nigeria |
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| State / region: | Lagos |
| Coordinates: | 6°36′N / 3°21′E |
| Population: | 313,196 |
| Currency: | Nigerian naira (NGN) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +234 |
Time zone in Ikeja
| 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
Ikeja does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Ikeja today
| Sunrise: | 06:32 |
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| Sunset: | 18:29 |
| Solar noon: | 12:31 |
| Day length: | 11h 56m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:11 – 18:50 |
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 Ikeja
- LondonSame timeIkeja is on the same time
- New York+5 hIkeja is 5 hours ahead of New York
- Tokyo−8 hIkeja is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Ikeja time
What time zone is Ikeja in?
Ikeja uses the IANA time zone Africa/Lagos (West Africa Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Ikeja observe daylight saving time?
Ikeja does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Ikeja and London?
Right now Ikeja 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 Ikeja and New York?
Right now Ikeja 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.