Nigeria — Time & Date Guide
Complete time and date reference for Nigeria. Find the current timezone, UTC offset, public holidays, DST schedule, sunrise and sunset times, and links to live clocks for major cities.
Key Facts
Primary Timezone
Africa/Lagos
UTC Offset (Standard)
UTC+1
Capital
Lagos
DST
Not observed
Calling Code
+234
Currency
NGN
Region
Africa
Country Code
NG
Current Time in Nigeria
The primary timezone is Africa/Lagos (currently UTC+1). Nigeria has 16 major cities tracked below.
View Nigeria World Clock →| City | Timezone |
|---|---|
| Lagos | Africa/Lagos |
| Abuja | Africa/Lagos |
| Ibadan | Africa/Lagos |
| Kano | Africa/Lagos |
| Port Harcourt | Africa/Lagos |
| Benin City | Africa/Lagos |
| Kaduna | Africa/Lagos |
| Maiduguri | Africa/Lagos |
| Zaria | Africa/Lagos |
| Aba | Africa/Lagos |
| Jos | Africa/Lagos |
| Ilorin | Africa/Lagos |
| Onitsha | Africa/Lagos |
| Enugu | Africa/Lagos |
| Ogbomosho | Africa/Lagos |
| Warri | Africa/Lagos |
Public Holidays in Nigeria — 2026
View the complete list of official public holidays in Nigeria for 2026 and other years, including national holidays and observances.
Nigeria Holidays 2026 →Sunrise & Sunset in Nigeria
Find daily sunrise, sunset, and golden hour times for cities in Nigeria.
Nigeria Sunrise & Sunset →Daylight Saving Time in Nigeria
Nigeria does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of UTC+1 remains constant year-round.
Nigeria DST 2026 →Frequently Asked Questions
What timezone is Nigeria in?
Nigeria uses the Africa/Lagos timezone. The standard UTC offset is UTC+1.
Does Nigeria observe daylight saving time?
No, Nigeria does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of UTC+1 stays the same year-round.
What are the public holidays in Nigeria?
Nigeria has a number of official public holidays throughout the year. You can view the complete list for 2026 and other years on the Nigeria holidays page on TimeandTool.
What is the capital of Nigeria?
The capital of Nigeria is Lagos. The country's calling code is +234 and its currency is NGN.
What is the current time in Nigeria?
The current UTC offset in Nigeria is UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos). Visit the world clock page for Nigeria to see live times for cities in the country.