Current Time in Abuja, Nigeria
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
WATUTC+1
Abuja time zone
Time Zone
West Africa Time (WAT)
IANA: Africa/Lagos
UTC Offset
UTC+1
Daylight Saving Time
Not observed
Same offset all year
Coordinates
9.06° N, 7.50° E
Sunrise
6:19 AM
Sunset
6:27 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 8 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Abuja to New York | -5 hours | |
| Abuja to London | Same time | |
| Abuja to Dubai | +3 hours | |
| Abuja to New Delhi | +4 hours 30 minutes | |
| Abuja to Tokyo | +8 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Abuja. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Abuja
What time zone is Abuja in?
Abuja is on West Africa Time (IANA time zone Africa/Lagos), which is WAT (UTC+1) all year.
Does Abuja observe daylight saving time?
No. Abuja does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so it stays on WAT (UTC+1) all year. Its time difference with places that do observe daylight saving time changes during the year.
What is the time difference between Abuja and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 5 hours behind Abuja. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Abuja?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 6:19 AM and sets at 6:27 PM local time, giving 12 hours 8 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Nigeria on the same time as Abuja?
Yes. Nigeria uses a single time zone, so Abuja has the same local time as the rest of the country.