Time Zone
WAT
UTC/GMT +1 hours · Africa/Lagos
Current Local Time in Abuja, Nigeria
What time is it in Abuja right now? Live local clock with seconds for Abuja, FCT, Nigeria (WAT, UTC/GMT +1 hours).
Time Zone WAT (UTC/GMT +1 hours) · No Daylight Saving Time in 2026 · Sunset 18:15 · Day length 11h 56m 26s · Sunrise 06:19 · Moon Waxing Crescent (15%). Location: Abuja, FCT, Nigeria.
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About Abuja
- Country
- Nigeria
- State / region
- FCT
- Lat / Long
- 9.08°N / 7.40°E
- Currency
- Nigerian Naira (NGN)
- Languages
- English
- Country code
- +234
- IANA zone
- Africa/Lagos
No DST
No DST
No Daylight Saving Time in 2026
Difference
3 hours behind Dubai
5 hours ahead of New York · Set home (Dubai)
Sunrise
06:19
Sunset
18:15
Day length
11h 56m 26s
Moon 15%
Waxing Crescent
Solar noon
12:17
Civil twilight
05:58 – 18:36
Abuja (Nigeria) runs on Africa/Lagos (GMT+1 / WAT). There is no daylight saving in 2026 — the offset stays GMT+1 year-round. Today’s sunrise is 06:19, sunset 18:15, and day length is 11h 56m 26s (−29s vs yesterday). Moon phase: Waxing Crescent (15% lit). Compare with Dubai above, or use the time zone converter and meeting planner.
Sun path today — Abuja
SunCalc graphic — Altitude ≈ 57.3° Heading 239° SW Day
Weather in Abuja
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Calendar & holidays
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What time is it in Abuja right now?
The live clock on this page shows the current local time in Abuja, FCT, Nigeria with seconds. Time zone WAT, UTC/GMT +1 hours, IANA zone Africa/Lagos.
What time zone is Abuja in?
Abuja uses Africa/Lagos (WAT). Current offset: UTC/GMT +1 hours.
Does Abuja use daylight saving time?
No daylight saving time in Abuja for 2026. The offset stays GMT+1 year-round.
When is sunrise and sunset in Abuja today?
Sunrise 06:19, sunset 18:15, day length 11h 56m 26s (−29s vs yesterday). Solar noon 12:17 at about 72.9° altitude.
How many hours ahead or behind is Abuja vs New York?
Abuja is 5 hours ahead of New York right now (DST-aware comparison). Use the Time Zone Converter for any other city pair.
How do I convert Abuja time to another city?
Open the Time Zone Converter or Meeting Planner and pick Abuja as one of the locations.