Current Time in Ikeja, Nigeria 🇳🇬
Lat/Long: 6.6° N, 3.34° E
Elevation: 40 m above sea level
Population rank: #44 of 907 cities in Nigeria by population
State: Lagos
IANA Timezone: Africa/Lagos
Solar time: clocks run about 45m ahead of the sun
Timezone: WAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Nigeria: WAT
Daylight Hours in Ikeja
Ikeja gets 12h 30m of daylight today — sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset is at 19:01.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 44m near the December solstice to 12h 30m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 12 Jun ● | 05:12 | 06:31 | 12:46 | 16:13 | 19:01 | 20:31 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 05:13 | 06:31 | 12:46 | 16:13 | 19:01 | 20:31 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 05:13 | 06:31 | 12:46 | 16:13 | 19:01 | 20:31 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 05:13 | 06:31 | 12:47 | 16:14 | 19:02 | 20:32 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 05:13 | 06:32 | 12:47 | 16:14 | 19:02 | 20:32 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 05:13 | 06:32 | 12:47 | 16:14 | 19:02 | 20:32 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 05:13 | 06:32 | 12:47 | 16:14 | 19:02 | 20:32 |
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How Far Is Ikeja From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 4,700 km | N (359deg) |
| London | 5,004 km | N (357deg) |
| Dubai | 5,883 km | ENE (63deg) |
| Moscow | 6,244 km | NNE (22deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 6,375 km | WSW (236deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,622 km | ENE (72deg) |
| New York | 8,464 km | NW (310deg) |
| Singapore | 11,147 km | E (87deg) |
Ikeja's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Ikeja and you would surface in the open ocean, near 6.6deg S, 176.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ikeja
What time is it in Ikeja right now?
The current local time in Ikeja is 06:16 on Friday, June 12, 2026. Ikeja follows the Africa/Lagos time zone.
What time zone is Ikeja in?
Ikeja 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 Ikeja?
Is Ikeja on daylight saving time right now?
No — Ikeja is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 12, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Ikeja today?
Today in Ikeja: sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset is at 19:01, giving 12h 29m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Ikeja tonight?
The moon phase over Ikeja tonight is Waning Crescent with 12.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Ikeja?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Ikeja, clocks run about 45m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.