Current local time in Onitsha, Nigeria
WAT · UTC+01:00 · West Africa Standard Time
About Onitsha
Onitsha, Anambra, Nigeria uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (Africa/Lagos), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 561,066.
| Country: | Nigeria |
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| State / region: | Anambra |
| Coordinates: | 6°09′N / 6°47′E |
| Population: | 561,066 |
| Currency: | Nigerian naira (NGN) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +234 |
Time zone in Onitsha
| 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
Onitsha does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Onitsha today
| Sunrise: | 06:18 |
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| Sunset: | 18:16 |
| Solar noon: | 12:17 |
| Day length: | 11h 57m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:57 – 18:37 |
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 Onitsha
- LondonSame timeOnitsha is on the same time
- New York+5 hOnitsha is 5 hours ahead of New York
- Tokyo−8 hOnitsha is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Onitsha time
What time zone is Onitsha in?
Onitsha uses the IANA time zone Africa/Lagos (West Africa Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Onitsha observe daylight saving time?
Onitsha does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Onitsha and London?
Right now Onitsha 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 Onitsha and New York?
Right now Onitsha 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.