Current Time in Abuja, Nigeria 🇳🇬
Lat/Long: 9.08° N, 7.4° E
Elevation: 476 m above sea level
Population rank: #4 of 907 cities in Nigeria by population
State: FCT
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
Abuja 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 Abuja, Nigeria, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Abuja
Abuja gets 12h 39m of daylight today. Sunrise in Abuja is at 06:11 and sunset in Abuja is at 18:50.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 35m near the December solstice to 12h 39m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 15 Jun ● | 04:51 | 06:11 | 12:30 | 15:57 | 18:50 | 20:20 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 04:51 | 06:11 | 12:31 | 15:58 | 18:50 | 20:20 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 04:52 | 06:11 | 12:31 | 15:58 | 18:50 | 20:20 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 04:52 | 06:11 | 12:31 | 15:58 | 18:51 | 20:21 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 04:52 | 06:12 | 12:31 | 15:58 | 18:51 | 20:21 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 04:52 | 06:12 | 12:31 | 15:59 | 18:51 | 20:21 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 04:52 | 06:12 | 12:32 | 15:59 | 18:51 | 20:21 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Abuja
Sunrise
in Abuja
↑
6:11 AM
Sunset
in Abuja
↓
6:50 PM
Day Length
12h 38m
Dawn
in Abuja
5:48 AM
Dusk
in Abuja
7:13 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Abuja
Current Phase
New Moon
Illumination
1.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 07:27
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 20:33
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How Far Is Abuja From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 4,448 km | N (355deg) |
| London | 4,768 km | N (353deg) |
| Dubai | 5,360 km | ENE (64deg) |
| Moscow | 5,823 km | NNE (21deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 6,900 km | WSW (237deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,113 km | ENE (73deg) |
| New York | 8,628 km | NW (310deg) |
| Singapore | 10,688 km | E (88deg) |
Abuja's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Abuja and you would surface in the open ocean, near 9.1deg S, 172.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Abuja
What time is it in Abuja right now?
The current local time in Abuja is 22:09 on Monday, June 15, 2026. Abuja follows the Africa/Lagos time zone.
What time zone is Abuja in?
Abuja 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 Abuja?
Is Abuja on daylight saving time right now?
No — Abuja is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 15, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Abuja today?
Today in Abuja: sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset is at 18:50, giving 12h 38m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Abuja tonight?
The moon phase over Abuja tonight is New Moon with 1.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Abuja?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Abuja, clocks run about 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.