Current Time in Abuja, Nigeria

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

WAT

IANA Identifier

Africa/Lagos

UTC Offset

UTC+1

Country

Nigeria (NG)

Location Details

Coordinates

9.0579°, 7.4951°

Population

3.5M

Status

Capital City

Nearby Airports

• Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) — 26 km

Nearby Cities

• Lagos — Nigeria
• Abidjan — Ivory Coast
• Accra — Ghana
• Algiers — Algeria
• Amman — Jordan
• Amsterdam — Netherlands
• Athens — Greece
• Barcelona — Spain

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Abuja in?

Abuja is in the WAT time zone (Africa/Lagos), which is UTC+1 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Abuja observe Daylight Saving Time?

Abuja uses the Africa/Lagos IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in Abuja?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in Abuja, Nigeria. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for Abuja?

Abuja has a UTC offset of UTC+1. This means it is 1 hour ahead of UTC.

What airports serve Abuja?

Abuja is served by Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV).