Current Time in Awka, Nigeria 🇳🇬
Lat/Long: 6.21° N, 7.07° E
Elevation: 99 m above sea level
Population rank: #62 of 907 cities in Nigeria by population
State: Anambra
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
The time now in Awka, Nigeria is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Awka currently observes WAT, UTC+1. Clocks in Awka are set to UTC+01:00 under the Africa/Lagos zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. Sitting close to the equator, Awka sees day length barely change from month to month. Awka sits at a modest 99 m above sea level. The nearest big city, Paris, is a distant 4763 km away. A major centre in Nigeria, Awka keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
The sun rises over Awka at 06:17 and sets at 18:15, giving 11h 57m of daylight today.
Awka Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Awka
Awka gets 11h 57m of daylight today. Sunrise in Awka is at 06:17 and sunset in Awka is at 18:15.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 46m near the December solstice to 12h 29m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Awka and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Awka right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in Nigeria
Cities Sharing Awka's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Awka.
Weather in Awka
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Awka
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 20 Oct ● | 05:05 | 06:17 | 12:16 | 15:36 | 18:15 | 19:45 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:05 | 06:17 | 12:16 | 15:36 | 18:15 | 19:45 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 05:05 | 06:17 | 12:16 | 15:36 | 18:14 | 19:44 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 05:05 | 06:17 | 12:16 | 15:36 | 18:14 | 19:44 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 05:05 | 06:17 | 12:15 | 15:36 | 18:14 | 19:44 |
| Sun, 25 Oct | 05:05 | 06:17 | 12:15 | 15:36 | 18:13 | 19:43 |
| Mon, 26 Oct | 05:05 | 06:17 | 12:15 | 15:36 | 18:13 | 19:43 |
Add Awka Widgets to Your Website
Embed free customizable Awka widgets on your site. No registration. No coding.
Awka Prayer Times Widget
Show daily prayer times for Awka on any website
Awka Weather Widget
Current conditions and 7-day forecast for Awka
Awka Sunrise & Sunset Widget
Sunrise, sunset, day length, and twilight times for Awka
Awka Moon Phase Widget
Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Awka
Awka Countdown Timer Widget
Live event countdown in Awka local time
Awka Count Up Timer Widget
Live time since any date in Awka local time
14-day Forecast for Awka
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Awka
Sunrise
in Awka
↑
6:17 AM
Sunset
in Awka
↓
6:15 PM
Day Length
11h 57m
Dawn
in Awka
5:56 AM
Dusk
in Awka
6:36 PM
View detailed past and future sunrise, sunset, and twilight times for Awka. Track daylight hours, sun phases, and more.
Moon Phases & Times for Awka
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
66.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 14:06
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 02:12
View the detailed moon calendar for Awka with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
Distances & Clock Changes in Awka
How Far Is Awka From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 4,763 km | N (355deg) |
| London | 5,080 km | N (354deg) |
| Dubai | 5,536 km | ENE (62deg) |
| Moscow | 6,134 km | NNE (20deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 6,699 km | WSW (238deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,243 km | ENE (72deg) |
| New York | 8,806 km | NW (310deg) |
| Singapore | 10,737 km | E (88deg) |
Awka's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Awka and you would surface in the open ocean, near 6.2deg S, 172.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Awka
What time is it in Awka right now?
The current local time in Awka is 10:40 on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Awka follows the Africa/Lagos time zone.
What time zone is Awka in?
Clocks in Awka follow the Africa/Lagos IANA time zone (UTC+01:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Awka?
Is Awka on daylight saving time right now?
No — Awka is not currently observing daylight saving time as of October 20, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Awka today?
Awka sees sunrise at 06:17 and sunset at 18:15 today, giving 11h 57m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Awka tonight?
Tonight the moon over Awka is in its Waxing Gibbous phase, lit 66.5%.
What is solar time in Awka?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Awka, clocks run about 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.