Owerri keeps UTC+1 (WAT) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Owerri and your time
Owerri at a glance
| Country | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Region | Imo State |
| Time zone | Africa/Lagos |
| Abbreviation now | WAT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 5.48° N, 7.03° E |
Time zone in Owerri
The clocks in Owerri follow Africa/Lagos and keep UTC+1 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 1970.
Owerri is on the same time as the rest of Nigeria, including the capital, Abuja.
Clock changes in Owerri, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Owerri for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Owerri is
When it is 9:00 AM in Owerri, 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 |
Owerri 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, sunset and day length in Owerri
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Close to the equator, days in Owerri last between 11 hours 48 minutes and 12 hours 27 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Owerri
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:36 AM | 6:43 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:20 AM | 6:47 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:21 AM | 6:27 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:36 AM | 6:24 PM | 11 h 48 min |
Clock time and sun time in Owerri
Owerri lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:30 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Owerri
All the places listed below keep the same time as Owerri.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Umuahia | 51 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Okigwe | 52 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Aba | 56 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nnewi | 61 km (38 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Atani | 67 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Port Harcourt | 79 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Onitsha | 79 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Awka | 81 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Owerri today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
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Tools for time in Owerri
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Owerri in?
Owerri uses the Africa/Lagos time zone, which is UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Does Owerri use daylight saving time?
No. Owerri stays on UTC+1 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Owerri and New York?
Owerri 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 Owerri does not.
Is Owerri on the same time as Abuja?
Yes. Owerri and Abuja both use UTC+1 right now.
How long is the longest day in Owerri?
About 12 hours 27 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 48 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.