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Current Time in Abuja, Nigeria

Abuja is on West Africa Time – WAT (UTC+1) right now. Abuja does not observe daylight saving time.

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Africa/Lagos

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Time zone of Abuja

Time zoneWest Africa Time
AbbreviationWAT
UTC offsetUTC+1
IANA time zone idAfrica/Lagos
Daylight saving timeNot observed

Time difference between Abuja and other cities

CityDifferenceLocal time
New York6 hours behind--:--
Los Angeles9 hours behind--:--
London1 hour behind--:--
ParisSame time--:--
Dubai3 hours ahead--:--
India4 hours 30 minutes ahead--:--
Manila7 hours ahead--:--
Tokyo8 hours ahead--:--
Sydney10 hours ahead--:--
Toronto6 hours behind--:--

Daylight saving time in Abuja

Abuja does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC+1 all year, so conversions never shift.

Abuja time FAQ

What time is it in Abuja right now?

Abuja is on WAT (UTC+1). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Abuja, updated every second.

What time zone is Abuja in?

Abuja is in West Africa Time, abbreviated WAT, UTC+1. Its IANA time zone id is Africa/Lagos.

Does Abuja observe daylight saving time?

No. Abuja stays on UTC+1 all year.

What is the time difference between Abuja and New York?

New York is 6 hours behind Abuja.

Other cities in Nigeria

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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.