Time Now in Calabar, Nigeria 🇳🇬
Lat/Long: 4.96° N, 8.33° E
Elevation: 37 m above sea level
Population rank: #26 of 907 cities in Nigeria by population
State: Cross River State
IANA Timezone: Africa/Lagos
Solar time: clocks run about 25m ahead of the sun
Timezone: WAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Nigeria: WAT
Calabar 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 Calabar, Nigeria, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Calabar
Daylight Hours in Calabar
Calabar gets 12h 23m of daylight today. Sunrise in Calabar is at 06:21 and sunset in Calabar is at 18:43.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 50m near the December solstice to 12h 24m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Calabar and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Calabar right now.
Other Cities in Nigeria with Local Time
Common Questions About Time in Calabar
What is the current local time in Calabar?
The live local time in Calabar is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Calabar currently observes WAT, with a standard offset of UTC+01:00.
What time zone is Calabar in?
Calabar uses the WAT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+01:00.
Does Calabar observe daylight saving time?
No. Calabar stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Calabar's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Calabar.
Weather in Calabar
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Prayer Times in Calabar
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 15 Jul ● | 05:04 | 06:21 | 12:32 | 15:58 | 18:44 | 20:14 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 05:04 | 06:21 | 12:32 | 15:58 | 18:44 | 20:14 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 05:04 | 06:21 | 12:32 | 15:57 | 18:44 | 20:14 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 05:04 | 06:21 | 12:32 | 15:57 | 18:44 | 20:14 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 05:05 | 06:21 | 12:32 | 15:57 | 18:44 | 20:14 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 05:05 | 06:21 | 12:33 | 15:57 | 18:44 | 20:14 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 05:05 | 06:22 | 12:33 | 15:57 | 18:44 | 20:14 |
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14-day Forecast for Calabar
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Calabar
View detailed past and future sunrise, sunset, and twilight times for Calabar. Track daylight hours, sun phases, and more.
Moon Phases & Times for Calabar
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Distances & Clock Changes in Calabar
How Far Is Calabar From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 4,914 km | N (354deg) |
| London | 5,235 km | N (353deg) |
| Dubai | 5,481 km | ENE (61deg) |
| Moscow | 6,217 km | NNE (19deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 6,747 km | WSW (239deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,155 km | ENE (71deg) |
| New York | 9,002 km | NW (310deg) |
| Singapore | 10,602 km | E (88deg) |
Calabar's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Calabar and you would surface in the open ocean, near 5.0deg S, 171.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Calabar
What time is it in Calabar right now?
The current local time in Calabar is 10:43 on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Calabar follows the Africa/Lagos time zone.
What time zone is Calabar in?
Calabar 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 Calabar?
Is Calabar on daylight saving time right now?
No — Calabar is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 15, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Calabar today?
Today in Calabar: sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset is at 18:43, giving 12h 22m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Calabar tonight?
The moon phase over Calabar tonight is Waxing Crescent with 1.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Calabar?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Calabar, clocks run about 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.