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
Local time in Calabar runs on a UTC+01:00 offset (Africa/Lagos). Calabar does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Sitting close to the equator, Calabar sees day length barely change from month to month. Calabar sits at a modest 37 m above sea level. Calabar is fairly isolated: even Paris lies some 4914 km off. Calabar is a significant city in Nigeria, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Time & Daylight in Calabar
Daylight Hours in Calabar
Calabar gets 12h 18m of daylight today. Sunrise in Calabar is at 06:23 and sunset in Calabar is at 18:41.
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
Cities Sharing Calabar's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Calabar.
Weather in Calabar
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Calabar
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 7 Aug ● | 05:08 | 06:23 | 12:32 | 15:52 | 18:41 | 20:11 |
| Sat, 8 Aug | 05:08 | 06:23 | 12:32 | 15:51 | 18:41 | 20:11 |
| Sun, 9 Aug | 05:08 | 06:23 | 12:32 | 15:51 | 18:41 | 20:11 |
| Mon, 10 Aug | 05:08 | 06:23 | 12:32 | 15:50 | 18:41 | 20:11 |
| Tue, 11 Aug | 05:09 | 06:23 | 12:31 | 15:50 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
| Wed, 12 Aug | 05:09 | 06:23 | 12:31 | 15:49 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
| Thu, 13 Aug | 05:09 | 06:22 | 12:31 | 15:49 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
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Calabar Weather Widget
Current conditions and 7-day forecast for Calabar
Calabar Sunrise & Sunset Widget
Sunrise, sunset, day length, and twilight times for Calabar
Calabar Moon Phase Widget
Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Calabar
Calabar Countdown Timer Widget
Live event countdown in Calabar local time
14-day Forecast for Calabar
Moon Phases & Times for Calabar
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
33.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 01:47
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 14:36
View the detailed moon calendar for Calabar with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
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 14:38 on Friday, August 07, 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. As of August 07, 2026, Calabar is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What moon phase is visible over Calabar tonight?
The moon phase over Calabar tonight is Waning Crescent with 33.6% 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.