Abuja, Nigeria
Sunday, May 17, 2026 • UTC+1 (GMT+1)
The current local time in Abuja, Nigeria is 17:11:48.
Quick Facts
- Country
- Nigeria
- Region
- Africa
- Population
- 2,690,000
- Coordinates
- 9.06° N, 7.50° E
- Time Zone
- Africa/Lagos
- Currency
- Naira (NGN)
- Languages
- English, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo +1 more
- Country Area
- 923,768 km²
Time Difference Between Abuja and Major Cities
| CITY | LOCAL TIME | DIFFERENCE |
|---|---|---|
| Time in New York | 5h behind | |
| Time in London | Same time | |
| Time in Tokyo | 8h ahead | |
| Time in Sydney | 9h ahead | |
| Time in Dubai | 3h ahead | |
| Time in Singapore | 7h ahead | |
| Time in Los Angeles | 8h behind | |
| Time in Paris | 1h ahead |
Weather in Abuja
Current weather conditions in Abuja including temperature, humidity, wind speed, visibility and a five day weather forecast.
24°C
Rain Showers
Humidity
89%
Wind
4.4 km/h
Visibility
2 km
32°
23°
28°
23°
29°
22°
29°
23°
28°
22°
Cities Near Abuja
- Time in Suleja37 km
- Time in Kafanchan105 km
- Time in Kagoro116 km
- Time in Minna121 km
Cities in the Same Time Zone as Abuja
Popular Time Differences
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- Time difference between Abuja and London
- Time difference between Abuja and Tokyo
- Time difference between Abuja and Sydney
- Time difference between Abuja and Dubai
- Time difference between Abuja and Singapore
- Time difference between Abuja and Los Angeles
- Time difference between Abuja and Paris
Map of Abuja
Map showing the location of Abuja at coordinates 9.05785, 7.49508.
About Abuja Time
Abuja is located in Africa, Nigeriaand follows the Africa/Lagos time zone. The city has a population of approximately 2,690,000 people.
The current local time in Abuja is determined by the Africa/Lagos time zone. This time zone is used across several cities in the region and ensures consistent local time for residents and businesses.
On this page, you can find the exact current time in Abuja, compare time differences with other cities around the world, and view additional information such as sunrise and sunset times, weather conditions, and nearby cities that share the same time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions about Abuja
What time zone is Abuja in?
Abuja is in the Africa/Lagos time zone (GMT+1) in Nigeria.
What is the current UTC offset for Abuja?
Abuja is currently at UTC+1.
Does Abuja observe daylight saving time?
No, Abuja does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset (UTC+1) stays constant year-round.
How can I check the current local time in Abuja?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Abuja, Nigeria, updated every second.