Current local time in Lafia, Nigeria
WAT · UTC+01:00 · West Africa Standard Time
About Lafia
Lafia, Nasarawa, Nigeria uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (Africa/Lagos), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 127,236.
| Country: | Nigeria |
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| State / region: | Nasarawa |
| Coordinates: | 8°30′N / 8°31′E |
| Population: | 127,236 |
| Currency: | Nigerian naira (NGN) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +234 |
Time zone in Lafia
| 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
Lafia does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Lafia today
| Sunrise: | 06:13 |
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| Sunset: | 18:07 |
| Solar noon: | 12:10 |
| Day length: | 11h 53m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:52 – 18:28 |
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 Lafia
- LondonSame timeLafia is on the same time
- New York+5 hLafia is 5 hours ahead of New York
- Tokyo−8 hLafia is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Lafia time
What time zone is Lafia in?
Lafia uses the IANA time zone Africa/Lagos (West Africa Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Lafia observe daylight saving time?
Lafia does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Lafia and London?
Right now Lafia 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 Lafia and New York?
Right now Lafia 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.