Current Time in Nigeria
Nigeria uses West Africa Time all year.
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
WATUTC+1
Nigeria time zone
IANA time zone: Africa/Lagos.
Major cities in Nigeria
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria to New York | -5 hours | |
| Nigeria to London | Same time | |
| Nigeria to Dubai | +3 hours | |
| Nigeria to New Delhi | +4 hours 30 minutes | |
| Nigeria to Tokyo | +8 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
Time in Nigeria: FAQs
What time zone is Nigeria in?
Nigeria uses West Africa Time (WAT, UTC+1) all year.
Does Nigeria observe daylight saving time?
No. Nigeria does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so its time difference with places that do (such as the United States and most of Europe) changes twice a year.
What is the time difference between Nigeria and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 5 hours behind Nigeria. The difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is it in Abuja, the capital?
Abuja is on West Africa Time, currently WAT (UTC+1). The live time is shown at the top of this page and on the Abuja page.