Current Time in Nigeria
Nigeria uses Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00) and does not observe daylight saving time. See the live time across Nigeria below.
Time across Nigeria
2 cities trackedNigeria is in a single time zone — Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00). The country does not observe daylight saving time, so local time stays the same all year round.
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 |
Lagos vs the World
Current time difference between Lagos, Nigeria and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Lagos |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 9:56 AM | UTC−4 | 5h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 2:56 PM | UTC+1 | Same time |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 5:56 PM | UTC+4 | 3h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 7:26 PM | UTC+5:30 | 4h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 9:56 PM | UTC+8 | 7h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 10:56 PM | UTC+9 | 8h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 11:56 PM | UTC+10 | 9h behind |
Business Hours in Lagos (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Lagos, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Lagos | 5:00 PM in Lagos |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Nigeria in?
Nigeria uses Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00) and does not observe daylight saving time — the UTC offset stays constant all year.
What time is it in Nigeria right now?
The current time in Lagos is shown live above, and every city below shows its own live time.
Does Nigeria observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No — Nigeria does not currently observe daylight saving time, so the time never changes throughout the year.
How many time zones does Nigeria have?
Nigeria has 1 time zone (Africa/Lagos).
What is Nigeria's UTC / GMT offset?
Nigeria is in Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00) all year round — the offset never changes.
Is the time the same throughout Nigeria?
Yes — the whole of Nigeria shares one time zone (Africa/Lagos, UTC+01:00).
What is the time difference between Nigeria and India?
Nigeria (UTC+01:00) is 4 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30). Use the comparison table above to see the live difference.