Current Time in Onitsha, Nigeria 🇳🇬
Lat/Long: 6.15° N, 6.79° E
Elevation: 57 m above sea level
Population rank: #8 of 907 cities in Nigeria by population
State: Anambra
IANA Timezone: Africa/Lagos
Solar time: clocks run about 35m ahead of the sun
Timezone: WAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Nigeria: WAT
Daylight Hours in Onitsha
Onitsha gets 12h 28m of daylight today — sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset is at 18:46.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 46m near the December solstice to 12h 28m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 11 Jun ● | 04:59 | 06:18 | 12:32 | 15:59 | 18:46 | 20:16 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 05:00 | 06:18 | 12:32 | 15:59 | 18:46 | 20:16 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 05:00 | 06:18 | 12:32 | 15:59 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 05:00 | 06:18 | 12:33 | 16:00 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 05:00 | 06:18 | 12:33 | 16:00 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 05:00 | 06:19 | 12:33 | 16:00 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 05:00 | 06:19 | 12:33 | 16:00 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
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How Far Is Onitsha From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 4,767 km | N (356deg) |
| London | 5,084 km | N (354deg) |
| Dubai | 5,567 km | ENE (62deg) |
| Moscow | 6,151 km | NNE (21deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 6,669 km | WSW (238deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,275 km | ENE (72deg) |
| New York | 8,787 km | NW (310deg) |
| Singapore | 10,768 km | E (88deg) |
Onitsha's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Onitsha and you would surface in the open ocean, near 6.2deg S, 173.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Onitsha
What time is it in Onitsha right now?
The current local time in Onitsha is 21:41 on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Onitsha follows the Africa/Lagos time zone.
What time zone is Onitsha in?
Onitsha 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 Onitsha?
Is Onitsha on daylight saving time right now?
No — Onitsha is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 11, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Onitsha today?
Today in Onitsha: sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset is at 18:46, giving 12h 28m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Onitsha tonight?
The moon phase over Onitsha tonight is Waning Crescent with 15.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Onitsha?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Onitsha, clocks run about 35m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.