Awka, Nigeria
Sunday, May 17, 2026 • UTC+1 (GMT+1)
The current local time in Awka, Nigeria is 17:49:09.
Quick Facts
- Country
- Nigeria
- Region
- Africa
- Population
- 167,738
- Coordinates
- 6.21° N, 7.07° E
- Time Zone
- Africa/Lagos
- Currency
- Naira (NGN)
- Languages
- English, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo +1 more
- Country Area
- 923,768 km²
Time Difference Between Awka 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 Awka
Current weather conditions in Awka including temperature, humidity, wind speed, visibility and a five day weather forecast.
27°C
Drizzle
Humidity
87%
Wind
1.6 km/h
Visibility
5 km
32°
24°
29°
24°
31°
24°
31°
24°
30°
24°
Cities Near Awka
- Time in Enugu-Ukwu9 km
- Time in Agulu13 km
- Time in Igbo-Ukwu22 km
- Time in Nnewi27 km
Cities in the Same Time Zone as Awka
Popular Time Differences
- Time difference between Awka and New York
- Time difference between Awka and London
- Time difference between Awka and Tokyo
- Time difference between Awka and Sydney
- Time difference between Awka and Dubai
- Time difference between Awka and Singapore
- Time difference between Awka and Los Angeles
- Time difference between Awka and Paris
Map of Awka
Map showing the location of Awka at coordinates 6.21269, 7.07199.
About Awka Time
Awka is located in Africa, Nigeriaand follows the Africa/Lagos time zone. The city has a population of approximately 167,738 people.
The current local time in Awka 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 Awka, 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 Awka
What time zone is Awka in?
Awka is in the Africa/Lagos time zone (GMT+1) in Nigeria.
What is the current UTC offset for Awka?
Awka is currently at UTC+1.
Does Awka observe daylight saving time?
No, Awka does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset (UTC+1) stays constant year-round.
How can I check the current local time in Awka?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Awka, Nigeria, updated every second.