Calabar keeps UTC+1 (WAT) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Calabar and your time
Calabar at a glance
| Country | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Region | Cross River State |
| Time zone | Africa/Lagos |
| Abbreviation now | WAT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 4.96° N, 8.33° E |
Which time zone Calabar uses
Calabar follows the Africa/Lagos time zone and stays on UTC+1 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
Calabar is on the same time as the rest of Nigeria, including the capital, Abuja.
Clock changes in Calabar, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Calabar for 2026 or 2027.
Calabar time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Calabar: 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 |
Calabar 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 and sunset in Calabar
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length barely moves in Calabar, from 11 hours 50 minutes to 12 hours 25 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Calabar
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:31 AM | 6:37 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:16 AM | 6:41 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:16 AM | 6:22 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:30 AM | 6:20 PM | 11 h 50 min |
Clock time and sun time in Calabar
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Calabar: solar noon falls at about 12:25 PM on standard time.
Places close to Calabar
All the places listed below keep the same time as Calabar.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esuk Oron | 19 km (12 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Uyo | 45 km (28 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ikot Ekpene | 72 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ugep | 98 km (61 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Amaigbo | 107 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Aba | 108 km (67 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Umuahia | 112 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kumba (Cameroon) | 129 km (80 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Calabar today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
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Plan around the time in Calabar
- Convert a time to or from Calabar: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Calabar to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Calabar and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Calabar in?
Calabar uses the Africa/Lagos time zone, which is UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Does Calabar use daylight saving time?
No. Calabar stays on UTC+1 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Calabar and New York?
Calabar 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 Calabar does not.
Is Calabar on the same time as Abuja?
Yes. Calabar and Abuja both use UTC+1 right now.
How long is the longest day in Calabar?
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.