Osogbo runs on UTC+1 (WAT) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Osogbo and your time
Osogbo at a glance
| Country | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Region | Osun State |
| Time zone | Africa/Lagos |
| Abbreviation now | WAT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 7.77° N, 4.56° E |
Osogbo time zone and clock changes
Osogbo follows the Africa/Lagos time zone and stays on UTC+1 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
Osogbo is on the same time as the rest of Nigeria, including the capital, Abuja.
Clock changes in Osogbo, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Osogbo for 2026 or 2027.
Osogbo time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Osogbo, 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 |
Because Osogbo 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Osogbo
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Being in the tropics, Osogbo sees little change in day length: the longest day (12 hours 35 minutes) is only 55 minutes longer than the shortest (11 hours 40 minutes). Sunrise stays between 6:23 AM and 7:01 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Osogbo
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:46 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:26 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 35 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:31 AM | 6:37 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:50 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 40 min |
When the sun is highest in Osogbo
Osogbo 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.
Cities near Osogbo
Every city below shares Osogbo’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ede | 14 km (9 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ikirun | 20 km (12 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ilesa | 26 km (16 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Inisa | 26 km (16 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ile Ife | 32 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gbongan | 40 km (25 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Effon-Alaiye | 42 km (26 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Iwo | 44 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Osogbo today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Osogbo in?
Osogbo uses the Africa/Lagos time zone, which is UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Does Osogbo use daylight saving time?
No. Osogbo stays on UTC+1 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Osogbo and New York?
Osogbo 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 Osogbo does not.
Is Osogbo on the same time as Abuja?
Yes. Osogbo and Abuja both use UTC+1 right now.
How long is the longest day in Osogbo?
About 12 hours 35 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 40 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.