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

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Introduction

Nigeria, in West Africa, uses West Africa Time (WAT)=UTC+1 year-round.

Current Time in Nigeria

At 12:00 UTC, it’s 13:00 in Nigeria. No DST.

Time Zones in Nigeria

All regions observe WAT (UTC+1).

Comparison Across Africa

Nigeria’s UTC+1 aligns with Algeria and Cameroon, one behind UTC+2 and one ahead of GMT.

Learn More

See Nigeria's timezone on our blog.

Conclusion

Understanding WAT in Nigeria aids regional planning.

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