Current local time in Owerri, Nigeria
WAT · UTC+01:00 · West Africa Standard Time
About Owerri
Owerri, Imo, Nigeria uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (Africa/Lagos), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 215,038.
| Country: | Nigeria |
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| State / region: | Imo |
| Coordinates: | 5°29′N / 7°02′E |
| Population: | 215,038 |
| Currency: | Nigerian naira (NGN) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +234 |
Time zone in Owerri
| 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
Owerri does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Owerri today
| Sunrise: | 06:17 |
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| Sunset: | 18:15 |
| Solar noon: | 12:16 |
| Day length: | 11h 58m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:56 – 18:36 |
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 Owerri
- LondonSame timeOwerri is on the same time
- New York+5 hOwerri is 5 hours ahead of New York
- Tokyo−8 hOwerri is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Owerri time
What time zone is Owerri in?
Owerri uses the IANA time zone Africa/Lagos (West Africa Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Owerri observe daylight saving time?
Owerri does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Owerri and London?
Right now Owerri 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 Owerri and New York?
Right now Owerri 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.