Time in Abuja

Current local time in Abuja (Nigeria), updated every second.

Sunday, November 8, 2026

West Africa Standard Time · UTC+1

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Difference from your time
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UTC offset
UTC+1 · WAT
Time zone
West Africa Standard Time
Africa/Lagos
Daylight saving time
Not observed
Sunrise
06:21
Sunset
18:06 (11 h 45 min)
Difference from London
+1 h

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Time zone in Abuja

Abuja is located in Nigeria and uses the Africa/Lagos time zone (West Africa Standard Time). Its current offset from Coordinated Universal Time is UTC+1 (WAT).

Abuja does not observe daylight saving time: the time is UTC+1 all year round.

Today in Abuja the sun rises at 06:21 and sets at 18:06 (local time), giving 11 h 45 min of daylight. Approximate coordinates: 9.08° N, 7.40° E.

Compared with London, the time difference with Abuja is currently +1 h.

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it now in Abuja?

The current time in Abuja (Nigeria) is shown on the clock above and updates every second. Abuja uses the Africa/Lagos time zone, which is currently UTC+1.

Does Abuja observe daylight saving time?

Abuja does not observe daylight saving time: the time is UTC+1 all year round.

What time are sunrise and sunset in Abuja today?

Today in Abuja the sun rises at 06:21 and sets at 18:06 (local time), giving 11 h 45 min of daylight.

What is the time difference between Abuja and London?

Right now Abuja is +1 h compared with London. This may change at certain times of the year if only one of the two places observes daylight saving time.

How do I work out the time difference between Abuja and my city?

No maths needed: “Difference from your time” on this page is calculated automatically using your device time zone.