Akure keeps UTC+1 (WAT) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Akure and your time
Akure at a glance
| Country | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Region | Ondo State |
| Time zone | Africa/Lagos |
| Abbreviation now | WAT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 7.25° N, 5.19° E |
Akure time zone and clock changes
Akure follows the Africa/Lagos time zone and stays on UTC+1 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
Akure is on the same time as the rest of Nigeria, including the capital, Abuja.
Clock changes in Akure, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Akure for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Akure is
A 9:00 AM start in Akure 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 |
Akure 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 Akure
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length barely moves in Akure, from 11 hours 42 minutes to 12 hours 33 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Akure
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:43 AM | 6:50 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:25 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:28 AM | 6:35 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:46 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 42 min |
When the sun is highest in Akure
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Akure: solar noon falls at about 12:40 PM on standard time.
Places close to Akure
Every city below shares Akure’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ikere | 28 km (17 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ise Ekiti | 35 km (22 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ado-Ekiti | 41 km (26 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ondo | 43 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Owo | 44 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Effon-Alaiye | 54 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ijero-Ekiti | 64 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ilesa | 65 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Akure today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Akure in?
Akure uses the Africa/Lagos time zone, which is UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Does Akure use daylight saving time?
No. Akure stays on UTC+1 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Akure and New York?
Akure 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 Akure does not.
Is Akure on the same time as Abuja?
Yes. Akure and Abuja both use UTC+1 right now.
How long is the longest day in Akure?
About 12 hours 33 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 42 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.