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
Saturday, January 17, 2026
08:21:02 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 | 08:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Lagos | 15,388,000 |
| 2 | Kano Kano State, Nigeria | 08:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Lagos | 4,910,000 |
| 3 | Ibadan Oyo State, Nigeria | 08:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Lagos | 3,649,000 |
| 4 | Abuja FCT, Nigeria | 08:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Lagos | 2,690,000 |
| 5 | Port Harcourt Rivers State, Nigeria | 08:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Lagos | 2,120,000 |
| 6 | Kaduna Kaduna State, Nigeria | 08:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Lagos | 1,850,000 |
| 7 | Benin City Edo State, Nigeria | 08:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Lagos | 1,782,000 |
| 8 | Onitsha Anambra, Nigeria | 08:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Lagos | 1,553,000 |
| 9 | Aba Abia State, Nigeria | 08:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Lagos | 1,160,000 |
| 10 | Maiduguri Borno State, Nigeria | 08:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Lagos | 1,110,000 |