What time is it in Abuja, Nigeria?
Monday, October 19, 2026
Sun: ↑ 06:17 ↓ 18:11 (11 h 54 m)
Time Zone
West Africa Standard Time
UTC Offset
UTC+1:00
DST Status
Not active
Abbreviation
WAT
Sunrise
6:17:58 AM
Sunset
6:11:59 PM
Day Length
11 h 54 m
Population
2,690,000
Latitude
9.0579° N
Longitude
7.4951° E
Coordinates
9.0579° N, 7.4951° E
Time difference from Abuja
| Los Angeles | − 8 hours |
|---|---|
| Chicago | − 6 hours |
| New York City | − 5 hours |
| Toronto | − 5 hours |
| São Paulo | − 4 hours |
| London | 0 |
| Lagos | 0 |
| Paris | + 1 hours |
| Johannesburg | + 1 hours |
| Zürich | + 1 hours |
| Cairo | + 2 hours |
| Istanbul | + 2 hours |
| Moscow | + 2 hours |
| Dubai | + 3 hours |
| Mumbai | + 4 hours 30 minutes |
| Hong Kong | + 7 hours |
| Singapore | + 7 hours |
| Shanghai | + 7 hours |
| Tokyo | + 8 hours |
| Sydney | + 10 hours |
Local time in Abuja, Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria follows West Africa Standard Time (UTCUTC+1:00). This page shows the live local time and date, daylight length, and how Abuja, Nigeria lines up with other places in Nigeria. The clock follows daylight saving when this time zone uses it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Abuja?
The current local time in Abuja, Nigeria is 3:44:30 PM on Monday, October 19, 2026.
What time zone is Abuja in?
Abuja uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (UTC+1:00). Not active.
What is the UTC offset for Abuja?
Abuja is UTC+1:00 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What are the coordinates of Abuja?
Abuja is located at 9.0579° N, 7.4951° E (latitude 9.0579° N, longitude 7.4951° E).
