What time is it in Nigeria right now?

The clock on this page shows the live time in Nigeria (Africa/Lagos), currently UTC+1.

How many time zones does Nigeria have?

Nigeria uses a single time zone, Africa/Lagos (UTC+1).

Does Nigeria observe daylight saving time?

No — Nigeria keeps the same UTC offset all year.

Current time in Nigeria

Africa · Africa/Lagos

Nigeria

5:51 PM

July 11, 2026

UTC+1 Day

Quick facts

Capital: Abuja
Population: 195,874,740
Currency: Naira (NGN)
Phone code: +234
Daylight saving: No

Cities in Nigeria

Time in Lagos

Neighbouring countries

Benin
Cameroon
Chad
Niger

About Nigeria

One time zone covers the whole country in Nigeria — UTC+1, anchored on Abuja — so everywhere shares the same clock.

Nigeria has its capital at Abuja, is home to about 196 million people and covers about 924,000 km². Neighbouring countries include Benin, Cameroon and Chad, among others. The main languages are English, Hausa and Yoruba. The currency is the naira (NGN).

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Nigeria right now?: The clock on this page shows the live time in Nigeria (Africa/Lagos), currently UTC+1.
How many time zones does Nigeria have?: Nigeria uses a single time zone, Africa/Lagos (UTC+1).
Does Nigeria observe daylight saving time?: No — Nigeria keeps the same UTC offset all year.