Abuja runs on UTC+1 (WAT) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Abuja and your time
Abuja at a glance
| Country | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Region | FCT |
| Capital of | Nigeria |
| Time zone | Africa/Lagos |
| Abbreviation now | WAT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 9.06° N, 7.50° E |
Abuja time zone and clock changes
Abuja follows the Africa/Lagos time zone and stays on UTC+1 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
As the capital of Nigeria, Abuja shares one clock with the whole country.
Clock changes in Abuja, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Abuja for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Abuja is
When it is 9:00 AM in Abuja, it is 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 |
Abuja 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.
Daylight in Abuja
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Being in the tropics, Abuja sees little change in day length: the longest day (12 hours 39 minutes) is only 1 hour 3 minutes longer than the shortest (11 hours 36 minutes). Sunrise stays between 6:09 AM and 6:51 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Abuja
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:34 AM | 6:41 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:12 AM | 6:51 PM | 12 h 39 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:19 AM | 6:26 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:40 AM | 6:16 PM | 11 h 36 min |
Clock time and sun time in Abuja
Abuja lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:30 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Abuja
All the places listed below keep the same time as Abuja.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suleja | 37 km (23 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Minna | 121 km (75 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lafia | 128 km (80 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bida | 163 km (101 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kaduna | 163 km (102 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jos | 181 km (113 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Makurdi | 186 km (115 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Okene | 217 km (135 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Abuja today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
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Tools for time in Abuja
- Convert a time to or from Abuja: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Abuja to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Abuja and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Abuja in?
Abuja uses the Africa/Lagos time zone, which is UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Does Abuja use daylight saving time?
No. Abuja stays on UTC+1 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Abuja and New York?
Abuja 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 Abuja does not.
How long is the longest day in Abuja?
About 12 hours 39 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 36 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.