Current Time in Akure, Nigeria 🇳🇬
Lat/Long: 7.25° N, 5.19° E
Elevation: 353 m above sea level
Population rank: #19 of 907 cities in Nigeria by population
State: Ondo State
IANA Timezone: Africa/Lagos
Solar time: clocks run about 40m ahead of the sun
Timezone: WAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Nigeria: WAT
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 3 Nov ● | 05:13 | 06:27 | 12:22 | 15:44 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Wed, 4 Nov | 05:13 | 06:27 | 12:22 | 15:44 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Thu, 5 Nov | 05:13 | 06:27 | 12:22 | 15:44 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Fri, 6 Nov | 05:13 | 06:27 | 12:22 | 15:44 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Sat, 7 Nov | 05:13 | 06:27 | 12:22 | 15:44 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
| Sun, 8 Nov | 05:14 | 06:28 | 12:22 | 15:44 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
| Mon, 9 Nov | 05:14 | 06:28 | 12:23 | 15:44 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Akure
Sunrise
in Akure
↑
6:27 AM
Sunset
in Akure
↓
6:18 PM
Day Length
11h 50m
Dawn
in Akure
6:05 AM
Dusk
in Akure
6:40 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Akure
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
37.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 01:36
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 14:09
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Distances & Clock Changes in Akure
How Far Is Akure From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 4,634 km | N (357deg) |
| London | 4,945 km | N (355deg) |
| Dubai | 5,668 km | ENE (63deg) |
| Moscow | 6,101 km | NNE (22deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 6,586 km | WSW (237deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,405 km | ENE (72deg) |
| New York | 8,573 km | NW (310deg) |
| Singapore | 10,940 km | E (88deg) |
Akure's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Akure and you would surface in the open ocean, near 7.2deg S, 174.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Akure
What time is it in Akure right now?
The current local time in Akure is 00:08 on Tuesday, November 03, 2026. Akure follows the Africa/Lagos time zone.
What time zone is Akure in?
Akure 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 Akure?
Is Akure on daylight saving time right now?
No — Akure is not currently observing daylight saving time as of November 03, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Akure today?
Today in Akure: sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset is at 18:18, giving 11h 50m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Akure tonight?
Tonight the moon over Akure is in its Waning Crescent phase, lit 37.9%.
What is solar time in Akure?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Akure, clocks run about 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.