Abuja does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on WAT year-round.
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Abuja Time Zone: WAT and UTC+1
Abuja operates on WAT (UTC+1), placing it ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by 1 hour. The IANA timezone identifier is Africa/Lagos.
Abuja does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on WAT year-round. This means the time difference between Abuja and cities that do observe daylight saving time will shift by one hour seasonally.
For scheduling calls with Abuja, useful reference points: Abuja is 1 hour ahead of London on GMT and 6 hours ahead of New York on EST. During US daylight saving time the difference with New York shifts by one hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Abuja right now?
Abuja follows WAT (UTC+1). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Abuja, updated every second.
What time zone is Abuja in?
Abuja is in WAT (UTC+1). The IANA timezone identifier is Africa/Lagos.
Does Abuja observe daylight saving time?
Abuja does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on WAT year-round.
What is the time difference between Abuja and London?
Abuja (WAT, UTC+1) is 1 hour ahead of London During BST the difference changes by an hour..
What is the time difference between Abuja and New York?
Abuja (WAT, UTC+1) is 6 hours ahead of New York During EDT the difference changes by an hour..