Timezones in Nigeria 
Nigeria Time Right Now! Find the Current time in Nigeria from anywhere in the world. Nigeria follows a single official timezone: WAT (West Africa Time, UTC+1:00). This is the standard time observed nationwide.
Nigeria
West Africa Time
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
06:03:51 AM
Nigeria Timezones According to IANA
The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) provides the most widely accepted and standardized timezone database used across the globe. Almost every modern operating system and application relies on IANA data to calculate accurate time differences.
Here, we provide detailed timezone information for Nigeria, including UTC offsets, official abbreviations, and their full names. This helps you understand the exact time standard followed in different parts of the country.
| IANA Identifier | Abbreviation | Full Name | UTC Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Lagos | WAT | West Africa Time | UTC+1:00 |
Data is sourced from the official IANA Time Zone Database
Top 10 Cities in Nigeria
Live local times (updated every second)
| # | City | Local Time | Date | Timezone | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lagos Lagos, Nigeria | 06:03:51 AM | Tue, Jun 30 | Africa/Lagos | 15,388,000 |
| 2 | Kano Kano State, Nigeria | 06:03:51 AM | Tue, Jun 30 | Africa/Lagos | 4,910,000 |
| 3 | Ibadan Oyo State, Nigeria | 06:03:51 AM | Tue, Jun 30 | Africa/Lagos | 3,649,000 |
| 4 | Abuja FCT, Nigeria | 06:03:51 AM | Tue, Jun 30 | Africa/Lagos | 2,690,000 |
| 5 | Port Harcourt Rivers State, Nigeria | 06:03:51 AM | Tue, Jun 30 | Africa/Lagos | 2,120,000 |
| 6 | Kaduna Kaduna State, Nigeria | 06:03:51 AM | Tue, Jun 30 | Africa/Lagos | 1,850,000 |
| 7 | Benin City Edo State, Nigeria | 06:03:51 AM | Tue, Jun 30 | Africa/Lagos | 1,782,000 |
| 8 | Onitsha Anambra, Nigeria | 06:03:51 AM | Tue, Jun 30 | Africa/Lagos | 1,553,000 |
| 9 | Aba Abia State, Nigeria | 06:03:51 AM | Tue, Jun 30 | Africa/Lagos | 1,160,000 |
| 10 | Maiduguri Borno State, Nigeria | 06:03:51 AM | Tue, Jun 30 | Africa/Lagos | 1,110,000 |