Current Time in Nigeria 🇳🇬
Time Now in Major Cities in Nigeria
Time Now in All IANA Timezones for Nigeria
- Africa/Lagos Tue 01:26:22
| Timezone | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Africa/Lagos | Tue 01:26:22 |
Information about Nigeria
| Population | 237,527,782 |
| Area | 923,768 km² |
| ISO Numeric Code | 566 |
| Continent Code | AF |
| Top Level Domain | .ng |
| Currency | (NGN) |
| Phone Prefix | +234 |
| Country Code | +234 |
Time in Nigeria — FAQ
Common questions about time zones, daylight saving, and cities in Nigeria.
How many time zones does Nigeria have?
Nigeria currently uses one UTC offset. The whole country shares the same UTC offset and DST rules.
What is the time in the capital of Nigeria?
The capital uses the IANA time zone — see the city pages below for live local time.
Does Nigeria observe daylight saving time?
Some regions of Nigeria may observe DST; others do not. The rule is set per IANA time zone, not per country. Modern operating systems apply the change automatically based on the city's IANA identifier — there is no manual configuration needed.
How many cities in Nigeria are listed on this page?
This page shows live local time for 2 cities across Nigeria. Each listed city links to its own page with the current local time, date, time zone and UTC offset.
What is the UTC offset for Nigeria?
Nigeria's primary UTC offset depends on the season and the specific region. Click any city in the list to see its current local time and exact offset, which already accounts for daylight saving if applicable.