Abeokuta keeps UTC+1 (WAT) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Abeokuta and your time
Abeokuta at a glance
| Country | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Region | Ogun State |
| Time zone | Africa/Lagos |
| Abbreviation now | WAT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 7.16° N, 3.35° E |
Time zone in Abeokuta
The clocks in Abeokuta 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 Abeokuta reads the same clock as Abuja.
Clock changes in Abeokuta, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Abeokuta for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Abeokuta is
Take 9:00 AM in Abeokuta: 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 |
Abeokuta never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
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, sunset and day length in Abeokuta
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Being in the tropics, Abeokuta sees little change in day length: the longest day (12 hours 32 minutes) is only 49 minutes longer than the shortest (11 hours 43 minutes). Sunrise stays between 6:29 AM and 7:06 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Abeokuta
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:51 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:32 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:36 AM | 6:42 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:53 AM | 6:36 PM | 11 h 43 min |
Clock time and sun time in Abeokuta
The clock in Abeokuta runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 12:45 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Places close to Abeokuta
All the places listed below keep the same time as Abeokuta.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sagamu | 48 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ota | 53 km (33 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Agege | 60 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ebute Ikorodu | 64 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ibadan | 67 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ijebu Ode | 73 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ijebu Igbo | 75 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lagos | 78 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Abeokuta today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Abeokuta in?
Abeokuta uses the Africa/Lagos time zone, which is UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Does Abeokuta use daylight saving time?
No. Abeokuta stays on UTC+1 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Abeokuta and New York?
Abeokuta 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 Abeokuta does not.
Is Abeokuta on the same time as Abuja?
Yes. Abeokuta and Abuja both use UTC+1 right now.
How long is the longest day in Abeokuta?
About 12 hours 32 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 43 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Abeokuta?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Abeokuta lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 12:45 PM on standard time.
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.