Current Time in Owerri, Nigeria 🇳🇬
Lat/Long: 5.48° N, 7.03° E
Elevation: 73 m above sea level
Population rank: #25 of 907 cities in Nigeria by population
State: Imo 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
Owerri 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 Owerri, Nigeria, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Owerri
Owerri gets 12h 26m of daylight today. Sunrise in Owerri is at 06:20 and sunset in Owerri is at 18:46.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 48m near the December solstice to 12h 26m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 18 Jun ● | 05:01 | 06:19 | 12:32 | 16:00 | 18:46 | 20:16 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 05:01 | 06:19 | 12:33 | 16:00 | 18:46 | 20:16 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 05:01 | 06:20 | 12:33 | 16:00 | 18:46 | 20:16 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 05:02 | 06:20 | 12:33 | 16:00 | 18:46 | 20:16 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 05:02 | 06:20 | 12:33 | 16:01 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
| Tue, 23 Jun | 05:02 | 06:20 | 12:34 | 16:01 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
| Wed, 24 Jun | 05:02 | 06:21 | 12:34 | 16:01 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Owerri
Sunrise
in Owerri
↑
6:20 AM
Sunset
in Owerri
↓
6:46 PM
Day Length
12h 26m
Dawn
in Owerri
5:56 AM
Dusk
in Owerri
7:09 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Owerri
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
16.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:35
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:18
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How Far Is Owerri From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 4,843 km | N (356deg) |
| London | 5,161 km | N (354deg) |
| Dubai | 5,579 km | ENE (62deg) |
| Moscow | 6,212 km | NNE (20deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 6,653 km | WSW (239deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,273 km | ENE (72deg) |
| New York | 8,855 km | NW (310deg) |
| Singapore | 10,744 km | E (88deg) |
Owerri's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Owerri and you would surface in the open ocean, near 5.5deg S, 173.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Owerri
What time is it in Owerri right now?
The current local time in Owerri is 12:58 on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Owerri follows the Africa/Lagos time zone.
What time zone is Owerri in?
Owerri 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 Owerri?
Is Owerri on daylight saving time right now?
No — Owerri is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Owerri today?
Today in Owerri: sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset is at 18:46, giving 12h 26m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Owerri tonight?
The moon phase over Owerri tonight is Waxing Crescent with 16.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Owerri?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Owerri, clocks run about 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.