Port Harcourt runs on UTC+1 (WAT) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Port Harcourt and your time
Port Harcourt at a glance
| Country | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Region | Rivers State |
| Time zone | Africa/Lagos |
| Abbreviation now | WAT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 4.78° N, 7.01° E |
Time zone in Port Harcourt
Local time in Port Harcourt 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 Port Harcourt reads the same clock as Abuja.
Clock changes in Port Harcourt, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Port Harcourt for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Port Harcourt and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Port Harcourt 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 |
Port Harcourt 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 Port Harcourt
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Being in the tropics, Port Harcourt sees little change in day length: the longest day (12 hours 24 minutes) is only 33 minutes longer than the shortest (11 hours 51 minutes). Sunrise stays between 6:17 AM and 6:48 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Port Harcourt
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:36 AM | 6:43 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:22 AM | 6:46 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:21 AM | 6:28 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:35 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 51 min |
Clock time and sun time in Port Harcourt
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Port Harcourt: solar noon falls at about 12:30 PM on standard time.
Cities near Port Harcourt
All the places listed below keep the same time as Port Harcourt.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buguma | 17 km (11 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Aba | 54 km (33 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ogbia | 78 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Owerri | 79 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yenagoa | 84 km (52 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ikot Ekpene | 90 km (56 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Umuahia | 99 km (61 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Uyo | 106 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Port Harcourt today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
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Tools for time in Port Harcourt
- Convert a time to or from Port Harcourt: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
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- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Port Harcourt and the other cities you work with.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Port Harcourt in?
Port Harcourt uses the Africa/Lagos time zone, which is UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Does Port Harcourt use daylight saving time?
No. Port Harcourt stays on UTC+1 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Port Harcourt and New York?
Port Harcourt 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 Port Harcourt does not.
Is Port Harcourt on the same time as Abuja?
Yes. Port Harcourt and Abuja both use UTC+1 right now.
How long is the longest day in Port Harcourt?
About 12 hours 24 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 51 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.