Time now in Nigeria

UTC+01:00 • Africa/Lagos (WAT)

Your device clock is 308ms ahead of the detected local time (Africa/Lagos, UTC+01:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.022 seconds.

19:15:36
Saturday, May 16, 2026, week 20

Time in Nigeria now

Nigeria has one official time zone: WAT (UTC+01:00).

The country does not currently use daylight saving time.

Official time in Nigeria is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Nigeria?

Official time in Nigeria is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Nigeria

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Africa/Lagos UTC+01:00 Victoria Island, Lagos, Lagos, Kano

List of time zones used in Nigeria (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Africa/Lagos UTC+01:00 No

Time difference between Ashburn, Virginia, United States and Nigeria

The time difference between Ashburn, Virginia, United States and Nigeria depends on the region.

  • Victoria Island, Lagos: 5 hour(s) behind the time in Ashburn, Virginia, United States

Does Nigeria use daylight saving time?

No. Nigeria does not currently use daylight saving time.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Nigeria?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+1:00 and UTC+1:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Nigeria have?
Nigeria has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Nigeria use daylight saving time?
No. Nigeria does not currently use daylight saving time.

See also

How to convert Nigeria time

To convert Nigeria time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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