Time Now 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
Awka 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 Awka, Nigeria, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Awka
Daylight Hours in Awka
Awka gets 12h 26m of daylight today. Sunrise in Awka is at 06:25 and sunset in Awka is at 18:50.
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.
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Common Questions About Time in Awka
What is the current local time in Awka?
The live local time in Awka is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Awka currently observes WAT, with a standard offset of UTC+01:00.
What time zone is Awka in?
Awka uses the WAT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+01:00.
Does Awka observe daylight saving time?
No. Awka stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Awka's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Awka.
Weather in Awka
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Prayer Times in Awka
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 19 Jul ● | 05:07 | 06:24 | 12:38 | 16:02 | 18:51 | 20:21 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 05:08 | 06:25 | 12:38 | 16:02 | 18:51 | 20:21 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 05:08 | 06:25 | 12:38 | 16:02 | 18:51 | 20:21 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 05:08 | 06:25 | 12:38 | 16:02 | 18:51 | 20:21 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 05:08 | 06:25 | 12:38 | 16:01 | 18:50 | 20:20 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 05:09 | 06:25 | 12:38 | 16:01 | 18:50 | 20:20 |
| Sat, 25 Jul | 05:09 | 06:25 | 12:38 | 16:01 | 18:50 | 20:20 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Awka
Sunrise
in Awka
↑
6:25 AM
Sunset
in Awka
↓
6:50 PM
Day Length
12h 25m
Dawn
in Awka
6:02 AM
Dusk
in Awka
7:13 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Awka
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
30.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 11:37
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:05
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 12:33 on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Awka follows the Africa/Lagos time zone.
What time zone is Awka in?
Awka 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 Awka?
Is Awka on daylight saving time right now?
No — Awka is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 19, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Awka today?
Today in Awka: sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset is at 18:50, giving 12h 25m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Awka tonight?
The moon phase over Awka tonight is Waxing Crescent with 30.4% illumination.
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.