PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Abuja
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- West Africa Standard Time
- IANA zone
- Africa/Lagos
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+1
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Nigeria
- Region
- FCT
- Population
- 2,690,000
- Coordinates
- 9.06° N, 7.50° E
- Elevation
- 476 m
Abuja is the capital of Nigeria, with a population of about 2,690,000. It uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (IANA identifier Africa/Lagos).
Abuja does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC+1 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include Lagos.
Because Abuja lies at 9.06° N, 7.50° E, the length of the day changes only slightly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 12 h 39 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 11 h 36 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:34 AM | 6:40 PM | 12 h 06 min |
| June solstice | 6:12 AM | 6:51 PM | 12 h 39 min |
| September equinox | 6:19 AM | 6:26 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| December solstice | 6:40 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 36 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Abuja in?
Abuja is in the West Africa Standard Time time zone, IANA identifier Africa/Lagos. The UTC offset is UTC+1.
Does Abuja have daylight saving time?
No. Abuja stays on UTC+1 all year.
What is the time difference between Abuja and New York?
In January New York is 6 hours behind Abuja, and in July it is 5 hours behind Abuja, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Abuja and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Abuja, and in July it is 8 hours behind Abuja, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Abuja?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 6:12 AM and sets at about 6:51 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 6:40 AM and sets at about 6:15 PM (local time).