Current time in Nigeria
Nigeria is on UTC+1 all year (WAT).
IANA zone Africa/Lagos. Time from your device clock, converted with your browser's copy of the tz database.
Time difference from Nigeria
| Place | Nigeria is | Now |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 h ahead 6 h ahead of 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec | |
| Chicago | 6 h ahead 7 h ahead of 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec | |
| Los Angeles | 8 h ahead 9 h ahead of 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec | |
| London | same time 1 h ahead of 1 Jan–29 Mar and 25 Oct–31 Dec | |
| Berlin | 1 h behind level with 1 Jan–29 Mar and 25 Oct–31 Dec | |
| India | 4 h 30 min behind all year | |
| Tokyo | 8 h behind all year | |
| Sydney | 10 h behind 9 h behind 4 Apr–3 Oct | |
| UTC | 1 h ahead all year |
Year pattern computed from the IANA tz database (2026c); "Now" is live from your device clock.
Sun and day in Nigeria
Quick facts
IANA zone: Africa/Lagos
Standard: UTC+1 (WAT)
Daylight saving: not observed
Same clock all year as: Algiers, Bangui, Brazzaville, Casablanca, Douala, El Aaiun, Kinshasa, Libreville, Luanda, Malabo, Ndjamena, Niamey.
Daylight saving in Nigeria
UTC+1 all year (WAT).
Nigeria does not change its clocks in 2026 or 2027. It stays on UTC+1 all year (WAT).
Dates from the IANA tz database. Clock rules are set by governments and occasionally change at short notice; see sources & accuracy.
Convert Nigeria time
Questions
What time zone is Nigeria in?
Nigeria uses the IANA zone Africa/Lagos: UTC+1 all year (WAT).
Does Nigeria use daylight saving time?
No. Nigeria keeps the same clock time all year.
How many hours ahead of New York is Nigeria?
Nigeria is usually 5 h ahead of New York (US Eastern Time) (6 h ahead of 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec, 2026).
What is the time difference between Nigeria and London?
Nigeria is usually the same time as London (1 h ahead of 1 Jan–29 Mar and 25 Oct–31 Dec, 2026).
Does Nigeria have more than one time zone?
No. All of Nigeria uses Africa/Lagos (WAT).