Ilorin runs on UTC+1 (WAT) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Ilorin and your time
Ilorin at a glance
| Country | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Region | Kwara State |
| Time zone | Africa/Lagos |
| Abbreviation now | WAT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 8.50° N, 4.54° E |
Time zone in Ilorin
Ilorin follows the Africa/Lagos time zone and stays on UTC+1 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
Ilorin is on the same time as the rest of Nigeria, including the capital, Abuja.
Clock changes in Ilorin, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Ilorin for 2026 or 2027.
Ilorin time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Ilorin 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 |
Because Ilorin keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
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 Ilorin
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Close to the equator, days in Ilorin last between 11 hours 38 minutes and 12 hours 37 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Ilorin
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:46 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:25 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:31 AM | 6:37 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:51 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 38 min |
When the sun is highest in Ilorin
Ilorin lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:40 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Ilorin
Every city below shares Ilorin’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offa | 43 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ogbomosho | 52 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ikirun | 66 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ila Orangun | 67 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Inisa | 76 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Osogbo | 81 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ede | 85 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Igboho | 94 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Ilorin today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
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Tools for time in Ilorin
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Ilorin in?
Ilorin uses the Africa/Lagos time zone, which is UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Does Ilorin use daylight saving time?
No. Ilorin stays on UTC+1 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Ilorin and New York?
Ilorin 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 Ilorin does not.
Is Ilorin on the same time as Abuja?
Yes. Ilorin and Abuja both use UTC+1 right now.
How long is the longest day in Ilorin?
About 12 hours 37 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 38 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.