Current Time in Enugu, Nigeria 🇳🇬
Lat/Long: 6.44° N, 7.5° E
Elevation: 192 m above sea level
Population rank: #15 of 907 cities in Nigeria by population
State: Enugu State
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 Enugu, Nigeria is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Enugu currently observes WAT, UTC+1. Enugu sits in the Africa/Lagos time zone, UTC+01:00. Enugu does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. So near the equator, its days and nights stay almost the same length all year. Its elevation is a gentle 192 m. Enugu is fairly isolated: even Paris lies some 4741 km off. Enugu is a significant city in Nigeria, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Today Enugu sees 11h 54m between a 06:16 sunrise and a 18:11 sunset.
Enugu Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Enugu
Enugu gets 11h 55m of daylight today. Sunrise in Enugu is at 06:16 and sunset in Enugu is at 18:11.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 45m near the December solstice to 12h 29m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Enugu and Major Cities
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These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Enugu.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 27 Oct ● | 05:03 | 06:16 | 12:13 | 15:34 | 18:11 | 19:41 |
| Wed, 28 Oct | 05:03 | 06:16 | 12:13 | 15:34 | 18:11 | 19:41 |
| Thu, 29 Oct | 05:03 | 06:16 | 12:13 | 15:34 | 18:11 | 19:41 |
| Fri, 30 Oct | 05:03 | 06:16 | 12:13 | 15:34 | 18:10 | 19:40 |
| Sat, 31 Oct | 05:03 | 06:16 | 12:13 | 15:34 | 18:10 | 19:40 |
| Sun, 1 Nov | 05:03 | 06:16 | 12:13 | 15:34 | 18:10 | 19:40 |
| Mon, 2 Nov | 05:03 | 06:16 | 12:13 | 15:34 | 18:10 | 19:40 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Enugu
Sunrise
in Enugu
↑
6:16 AM
Sunset
in Enugu
↓
6:11 PM
Day Length
11h 54m
Dawn
in Enugu
5:54 AM
Dusk
in Enugu
6:32 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Enugu
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
98.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 19:25
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 07:14
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Distances & Clock Changes in Enugu
How Far Is Enugu From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 4,741 km | N (355deg) |
| London | 5,060 km | N (353deg) |
| Dubai | 5,482 km | ENE (62deg) |
| Moscow | 6,094 km | NNE (20deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 6,753 km | WSW (238deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,190 km | ENE (72deg) |
| New York | 8,826 km | NW (310deg) |
| Singapore | 10,689 km | E (88deg) |
Enugu's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Enugu and you would surface in the open ocean, near 6.4deg S, 172.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Enugu
What time is it in Enugu right now?
The current local time in Enugu is 01:35 on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Enugu follows the Africa/Lagos time zone.
What time zone is Enugu in?
Enugu 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 Enugu?
Is Enugu on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of October 27, 2026, Enugu is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Enugu today?
Enugu sees sunrise at 06:16 and sunset at 18:11 today, giving 11h 54m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Enugu tonight?
Tonight the moon over Enugu is in its Waning Gibbous phase, lit 98.8%.
What is solar time in Enugu?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Enugu, clocks run about 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.