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Abuja, Nigeria
West Africa Time · Africa/Lagos
Daytime in Abuja
11:21:21AM
Saturday, September 12, 2026
UTC Offset
UTC+1
Abbreviation
WAT
Daylight Saving
Not observed
IANA Identifier
Africa/Lagos
Sunrise
6:21 AM
Sunset
6:33 PM
Latitude
9.08° N
Longitude
7.40° E
About Abuja
Abuja is the purpose-built capital of Nigeria, established in the 1990s to replace Lagos as the seat of government.
Time Zone Conversion
| Abuja (WAT) | UTC | New York | London |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 AM | 10:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM | 1:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM | 4:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM | 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 10:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Abuja in?
Abuja, Nigeria uses West Africa Time (Africa/Lagos), currently at UTC+1.
What is the current UTC offset in Abuja?
Abuja is currently at UTC+1.
Does Abuja observe daylight saving time?
No. Abuja uses WAT year-round and does not observe daylight saving time.