Aba runs on UTC+1 (WAT) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Aba and your time
Aba at a glance
| Country | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Region | Abia State |
| Time zone | Africa/Lagos |
| Abbreviation now | WAT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 5.11° N, 7.37° E |
Aba time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Aba follow Africa/Lagos and keep UTC+1 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 1970.
All of Nigeria keeps the same time, so Aba reads the same clock as Abuja.
Clock changes in Aba, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Aba for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Aba is
Take 9:00 AM in Aba: the clock reads 3:00 AM in New York, 7:00 PM in Sydney and 12:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 5 h behind | 2 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 8 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | Same time | 7 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | 1 h ahead | 8 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 5 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 4 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 1 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | 9 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 7 h |
Because Aba keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise and sunset in Aba
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Close to the equator, days in Aba last between 11 hours 50 minutes and 12 hours 25 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Aba
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:35 AM | 6:41 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:20 AM | 6:45 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:20 AM | 6:26 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:34 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 50 min |
Clock time and sun time in Aba
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Aba: solar noon falls at about 12:30 PM on standard time.
Places close to Aba
All the places listed below keep the same time as Aba.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ikot Ekpene | 39 km (25 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Umuahia | 49 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Port Harcourt | 54 km (33 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Owerri | 56 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Uyo | 63 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Buguma | 69 km (43 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Okigwe | 80 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Amaigbo | 92 km (57 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Aba today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Aba in?
Aba uses the Africa/Lagos time zone, which is UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Does Aba use daylight saving time?
No. Aba stays on UTC+1 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Aba and New York?
Aba is 6 hours ahead of New York in January and 5 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Aba does not.
Is Aba on the same time as Abuja?
Yes. Aba and Abuja both use UTC+1 right now.
How long is the longest day in Aba?
About 12 hours 25 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 50 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.