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
Friday, October 16, 2026
03:33:27 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 | 03:33:27 AM | Fri, Oct 16 | Africa/Lagos | 15,388,000 |
| 2 | Kano Kano State, Nigeria | 03:33:27 AM | Fri, Oct 16 | Africa/Lagos | 4,910,000 |
| 3 | Ibadan Oyo State, Nigeria | 03:33:27 AM | Fri, Oct 16 | Africa/Lagos | 3,649,000 |
| 4 | Abuja FCT, Nigeria | 03:33:27 AM | Fri, Oct 16 | Africa/Lagos | 2,690,000 |
| 5 | Port Harcourt Rivers State, Nigeria | 03:33:27 AM | Fri, Oct 16 | Africa/Lagos | 2,120,000 |
| 6 | Kaduna Kaduna State, Nigeria | 03:33:27 AM | Fri, Oct 16 | Africa/Lagos | 1,850,000 |
| 7 | Benin City Edo State, Nigeria | 03:33:27 AM | Fri, Oct 16 | Africa/Lagos | 1,782,000 |
| 8 | Onitsha Anambra, Nigeria | 03:33:27 AM | Fri, Oct 16 | Africa/Lagos | 1,553,000 |
| 9 | Aba Abia State, Nigeria | 03:33:27 AM | Fri, Oct 16 | Africa/Lagos | 1,160,000 |
| 10 | Maiduguri Borno State, Nigeria | 03:33:27 AM | Fri, Oct 16 | Africa/Lagos | 1,110,000 |