Ibadan runs on UTC+1 (WAT) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Ibadan and your time
Ibadan at a glance
| Country | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Region | Oyo State |
| Time zone | Africa/Lagos |
| Abbreviation now | WAT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 7.38° N, 3.91° E |
Which time zone Ibadan uses
Local time in Ibadan is UTC+1 year round, under the Africa/Lagos rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
Ibadan is on the same time as the rest of Nigeria, including the capital, Abuja.
Clock changes in Ibadan, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Ibadan for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Ibadan is
Take 9:00 AM in Ibadan: 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 |
Ibadan 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Ibadan
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Being in the tropics, Ibadan sees little change in day length: the longest day (12 hours 33 minutes) is only 51 minutes longer than the shortest (11 hours 42 minutes). Sunrise stays between 6:26 AM and 7:04 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Ibadan
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:49 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:30 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:34 AM | 6:40 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:52 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 42 min |
When the sun is highest in Ibadan
Ibadan sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 12:45 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Places close to Ibadan
Every city below shares Ibadan’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ikire | 31 km (19 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Iwo | 42 km (26 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ijebu Igbo | 46 km (29 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gbongan | 51 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Oyo | 53 km (33 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ijebu Ode | 62 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sagamu | 65 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Abeokuta | 67 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Ibadan today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Ibadan in?
Ibadan uses the Africa/Lagos time zone, which is UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Does Ibadan use daylight saving time?
No. Ibadan stays on UTC+1 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Ibadan and New York?
Ibadan 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 Ibadan does not.
Is Ibadan on the same time as Abuja?
Yes. Ibadan and Abuja both use UTC+1 right now.
How long is the longest day in Ibadan?
About 12 hours 33 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 42 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Ibadan?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Ibadan 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.