Timezones in Nigeria 
Nigeria Time Right Now! Find the Current time in Nigeria from anywhere in the world. Nigeria follows a single official timezone: WAT (West Africa Time, UTC+1:00). This is the standard time observed nationwide.
Nigeria
West Africa Time
Friday, August 21, 2026
08:42:35 AM
Nigeria Timezones According to IANA
The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) provides the most widely accepted and standardized timezone database used across the globe. Almost every modern operating system and application relies on IANA data to calculate accurate time differences.
Here, we provide detailed timezone information for Nigeria, including UTC offsets, official abbreviations, and their full names. This helps you understand the exact time standard followed in different parts of the country.
| IANA Identifier | Abbreviation | Full Name | UTC Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Lagos | WAT | West Africa Time | UTC+1:00 |
Data is sourced from the official IANA Time Zone Database
Top 10 Cities in Nigeria
Live local times (updated every second)
| # | City | Local Time | Date | Timezone | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lagos Lagos, Nigeria | 08:42:35 AM | Fri, Aug 21 | Africa/Lagos | 15,388,000 |
| 2 | Kano Kano State, Nigeria | 08:42:35 AM | Fri, Aug 21 | Africa/Lagos | 4,910,000 |
| 3 | Ibadan Oyo State, Nigeria | 08:42:35 AM | Fri, Aug 21 | Africa/Lagos | 3,649,000 |
| 4 | Abuja FCT, Nigeria | 08:42:35 AM | Fri, Aug 21 | Africa/Lagos | 2,690,000 |
| 5 | Port Harcourt Rivers State, Nigeria | 08:42:35 AM | Fri, Aug 21 | Africa/Lagos | 2,120,000 |
| 6 | Kaduna Kaduna State, Nigeria | 08:42:35 AM | Fri, Aug 21 | Africa/Lagos | 1,850,000 |
| 7 | Benin City Edo State, Nigeria | 08:42:35 AM | Fri, Aug 21 | Africa/Lagos | 1,782,000 |
| 8 | Onitsha Anambra, Nigeria | 08:42:35 AM | Fri, Aug 21 | Africa/Lagos | 1,553,000 |
| 9 | Aba Abia State, Nigeria | 08:42:35 AM | Fri, Aug 21 | Africa/Lagos | 1,160,000 |
| 10 | Maiduguri Borno State, Nigeria | 08:42:35 AM | Fri, Aug 21 | Africa/Lagos | 1,110,000 |