Nigeria · Africa/Lagos
Abuja, Nigeria is in the Africa/Lagos time zone (UTC+01:00) and does not observe daylight saving time (DST). The current local time is shown live above. Use the comparison table below to see Abuja's time against major cities around the world, and check Nigeria's public holidays.
Abuja vs the World
Current time difference between Abuja, Nigeria and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Abuja |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 10:24 AM | UTC−4 | 5h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 3:24 PM | UTC+1 | Same time |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 6:24 PM | UTC+4 | 3h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 7:54 PM | UTC+5:30 | 4h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 10:24 PM | UTC+8 | 7h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 11:24 PM | UTC+9 | 8h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 12:24 AM | UTC+10 | 9h behind |
Business Hours in Abuja (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Abuja, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Abuja | 5:00 PM in Abuja |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| London | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| Dubai | 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 1:30 PM | 9:30 PM |
| Singapore | 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| Tokyo | 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| Sydney | 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Public Holidays in Nigeria
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | — | public |
| Mar 29 | Good Friday | — | public |
| Apr 1 | Easter Monday | — | public |
| Apr 10 | Eid al-Fitr | — | public |
| May 1 | Workers' Day | — | public |
| Jun 12 | Democracy Day | — | public |
| Jun 17 | Eid al-Adha | — | public |
| Oct 1 | Independence Day | — | public |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | — | public |
| Dec 26 | Boxing Day | — | public |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Abuja in?
Abuja, Nigeria is in the Africa/Lagos time zone (UTC+01:00) and does not observe daylight saving time.
What time is it in Abuja right now?
The current local time in Abuja is shown live at the top of this page, and the table below shows Abuja's time against major cities worldwide.
Does Abuja observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No — Abuja does not observe daylight saving time, so the local time stays the same all year round.
What is Abuja's UTC / GMT offset?
Abuja is in Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What is the time difference between Abuja and India?
Abuja (UTC+01:00) is 4 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30).
What is the time difference between Abuja and New York?
Abuja (UTC+01:00) is 5 hours ahead of New York (US Eastern Time).
What is Abuja's airport code?
Abuja's main airport is ABV — the IATA code many people use when searching for Abuja time.