What Time Is It in Nigeria Right Now? | Nigeria Time Zone

Overview

Nigeria uses West Africa Time (WAT), UTC+1. The country keeps one official clock all year, which makes local time easy to check.

Quick facts

• Time zone: West Africa Time (WAT)
• DST: Not observed
• Coverage: One national time zone

FAQs

What time zone does Nigeria use?

Nigeria uses West Africa Time (WAT).

Does Nigeria change clocks?

No. Nigeria keeps the same official time throughout the year.

If it is 12:00 UTC, what time is it in Nigeria?

It is 13:00 in Nigeria.

Which countries are close in time?

Nigeria matches Algeria, Angola, and Benin on UTC+1.

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