Onitsha runs on UTC+1 (WAT) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Onitsha and your time
Onitsha at a glance
| Country | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Region | Anambra |
| Time zone | Africa/Lagos |
| Abbreviation now | WAT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 6.15° N, 6.79° E |
Which time zone Onitsha uses
Local time in Onitsha is UTC+1 year round, under the Africa/Lagos rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
All of Nigeria keeps the same time, so Onitsha reads the same clock as Abuja.
Clock changes in Onitsha, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Onitsha for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Onitsha is
When it is 9:00 AM in Onitsha, 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 |
Onitsha 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.
Daylight in Onitsha
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Being in the tropics, Onitsha sees little change in day length: the longest day (12 hours 29 minutes) is only 43 minutes longer than the shortest (11 hours 46 minutes). Sunrise stays between 6:17 AM and 6:50 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Onitsha
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:37 AM | 6:44 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:20 AM | 6:49 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:22 AM | 6:28 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:38 AM | 6:24 PM | 11 h 46 min |
When the sun is highest in Onitsha
Onitsha lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:35 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Onitsha
Every city below shares Onitsha’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atani | 16 km (10 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nnewi | 21 km (13 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Awka | 32 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Okigwe | 72 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Owerri | 79 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Uromi | 79 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Enugu | 85 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nsukka | 104 km (64 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Onitsha today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
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Tools for time in Onitsha
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Onitsha in?
Onitsha uses the Africa/Lagos time zone, which is UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Does Onitsha use daylight saving time?
No. Onitsha stays on UTC+1 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Onitsha and New York?
Onitsha 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 Onitsha does not.
Is Onitsha on the same time as Abuja?
Yes. Onitsha and Abuja both use UTC+1 right now.
How long is the longest day in Onitsha?
About 12 hours 29 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 46 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.