Time Now in Afikpo, Nigeria 🇳🇬
Lat/Long: 5.89° N, 7.94° E
Elevation: 92 m above sea level
Population rank: #137 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
Afikpo 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 Afikpo, Nigeria, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Afikpo
Daylight Hours in Afikpo
Afikpo gets 12h 26m of daylight today. Sunrise in Afikpo is at 06:20 and sunset in Afikpo is at 18:46.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 47m near the December solstice to 12h 28m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Afikpo
What is the current local time in Afikpo?
The live local time in Afikpo is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Afikpo currently observes WAT, with a standard offset of UTC+01:00.
What time zone is Afikpo in?
Afikpo uses the WAT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+01:00.
Does Afikpo observe daylight saving time?
No. Afikpo stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Afikpo's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Afikpo.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 12 Jul ● | 05:03 | 06:20 | 12:33 | 15:59 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 05:03 | 06:20 | 12:33 | 15:59 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 05:03 | 06:21 | 12:34 | 15:59 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 05:03 | 06:21 | 12:34 | 15:59 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 05:04 | 06:21 | 12:34 | 15:59 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 05:04 | 06:21 | 12:34 | 15:59 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 05:04 | 06:21 | 12:34 | 15:59 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Afikpo
Sunrise
in Afikpo
↑
6:20 AM
Sunset
in Afikpo
↓
6:46 PM
Day Length
12h 25m
Dawn
in Afikpo
5:57 AM
Dusk
in Afikpo
7:09 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Afikpo
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
6.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 05:08
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 16:57
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Distances & Clock Changes in Afikpo
How Far Is Afikpo From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 4,807 km | N (355deg) |
| London | 5,127 km | N (353deg) |
| Dubai | 5,468 km | ENE (62deg) |
| Moscow | 6,135 km | NNE (20deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 6,763 km | WSW (239deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,163 km | ENE (72deg) |
| New York | 8,903 km | NW (310deg) |
| Singapore | 10,642 km | E (88deg) |
Afikpo's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Afikpo and you would surface in the open ocean, near 5.9deg S, 172.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Afikpo
What time is it in Afikpo right now?
The current local time in Afikpo is 08:59 on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Afikpo follows the Africa/Lagos time zone.
What time zone is Afikpo in?
Afikpo 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 Afikpo?
Is Afikpo on daylight saving time right now?
No — Afikpo is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 12, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Afikpo today?
Today in Afikpo: sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset is at 18:46, giving 12h 25m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Afikpo tonight?
The moon phase over Afikpo tonight is Waning Crescent with 6.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Afikpo?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Afikpo, clocks run about 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.