Onitsha, Nigeria
Sunday, May 17, 2026 • UTC+1 (GMT+1)
The current local time in Onitsha, Nigeria is 17:11:51.
Quick Facts
- Country
- Nigeria
- Region
- Africa
- Population
- 1,553,000
- Coordinates
- 6.15° N, 6.79° E
- Time Zone
- Africa/Lagos
- Currency
- Naira (NGN)
- Languages
- English, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo +1 more
- Country Area
- 923,768 km²
Time Difference Between Onitsha 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 Onitsha
Current weather conditions in Onitsha including temperature, humidity, wind speed, visibility and a five day weather forecast.
32°C
Overcast
Humidity
56%
Wind
7.7 km/h
Visibility
28 km
33°
24°
33°
25°
29°
24°
31°
24°
31°
24°
Cities Near Onitsha
- Time in Nkpor5 km
- Time in Asaba8 km
- Time in Atani16 km
- Time in Nnewi21 km
Cities in the Same Time Zone as Onitsha
Popular Time Differences
- Time difference between Onitsha and New York
- Time difference between Onitsha and London
- Time difference between Onitsha and Tokyo
- Time difference between Onitsha and Sydney
- Time difference between Onitsha and Dubai
- Time difference between Onitsha and Singapore
- Time difference between Onitsha and Los Angeles
- Time difference between Onitsha and Paris
Map of Onitsha
Map showing the location of Onitsha at coordinates 6.14978, 6.78569.
About Onitsha Time
Onitsha is located in Africa, Nigeriaand follows the Africa/Lagos time zone. The city has a population of approximately 1,553,000 people.
The current local time in Onitsha 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 Onitsha, 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 Onitsha
What time zone is Onitsha in?
Onitsha is in the Africa/Lagos time zone (GMT+1) in Nigeria.
What is the current UTC offset for Onitsha?
Onitsha is currently at UTC+1.
Does Onitsha observe daylight saving time?
No, Onitsha does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset (UTC+1) stays constant year-round.
How can I check the current local time in Onitsha?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Onitsha, Nigeria, updated every second.