Current Time in Abakaliki, Nigeria 🇳🇬
Lat/Long: 6.32° N, 8.11° E
Elevation: 65 m above sea level
Population rank: #73 of 907 cities in Nigeria by population
State: Ebonyi State
IANA Timezone: Africa/Lagos
Solar time: clocks run about 30m ahead of the sun
Timezone: WAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Nigeria: WAT
Abakaliki is in the Africa/Lagos time zone (UTC+01:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Abakaliki, Nigeria, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Abakaliki
Abakaliki gets 12h 29m of daylight today. Sunrise in Abakaliki is at 06:14 and sunset in Abakaliki is at 18:43.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 45m near the December solstice to 12h 29m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 18 Jun ● | 04:55 | 06:13 | 12:28 | 15:55 | 18:43 | 20:13 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 04:55 | 06:14 | 12:28 | 15:56 | 18:43 | 20:13 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 04:55 | 06:14 | 12:29 | 15:56 | 18:43 | 20:13 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 04:55 | 06:14 | 12:29 | 15:56 | 18:43 | 20:13 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 04:56 | 06:14 | 12:29 | 15:56 | 18:44 | 20:14 |
| Tue, 23 Jun | 04:56 | 06:15 | 12:29 | 15:57 | 18:44 | 20:14 |
| Wed, 24 Jun | 04:56 | 06:15 | 12:29 | 15:57 | 18:44 | 20:14 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Abakaliki
Sunrise
in Abakaliki
↑
6:14 AM
Sunset
in Abakaliki
↓
6:43 PM
Day Length
12h 29m
Dawn
in Abakaliki
5:51 AM
Dusk
in Abakaliki
7:06 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Abakaliki
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 09:35
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:15
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How Far Is Abakaliki From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 4,761 km | N (354deg) |
| London | 5,082 km | N (353deg) |
| Dubai | 5,429 km | ENE (62deg) |
| Moscow | 6,083 km | NNE (20deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 6,804 km | WSW (239deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,130 km | ENE (72deg) |
| New York | 8,886 km | NW (310deg) |
| Singapore | 10,622 km | E (88deg) |
Abakaliki's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Abakaliki and you would surface in the open ocean, near 6.3deg S, 171.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Abakaliki
What time is it in Abakaliki right now?
The current local time in Abakaliki is 07:41 on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Abakaliki follows the Africa/Lagos time zone.
What time zone is Abakaliki in?
Abakaliki uses the Africa/Lagos IANA time zone (UTC+01:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Abakaliki?
Is Abakaliki on daylight saving time right now?
No — Abakaliki is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Abakaliki today?
Today in Abakaliki: sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset is at 18:43, giving 12h 29m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Abakaliki tonight?
The moon phase over Abakaliki tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Abakaliki?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Abakaliki, clocks run about 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.