Current Time in Port Harcourt, Nigeria 🇳🇬
Lat/Long: 4.78° N, 7.01° E
Elevation: 16 m above sea level
Population rank: #5 of 907 cities in Nigeria by population
State: Rivers 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
Daylight Hours in Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt gets 12h 23m of daylight today — sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset is at 18:43.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 51m near the December solstice to 12h 24m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 12 Jun ● | 05:01 | 06:19 | 12:31 | 15:58 | 18:43 | 20:13 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 05:02 | 06:20 | 12:31 | 15:58 | 18:43 | 20:13 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 05:02 | 06:20 | 12:32 | 15:59 | 18:44 | 20:14 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 05:02 | 06:20 | 12:32 | 15:59 | 18:44 | 20:14 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 05:02 | 06:20 | 12:32 | 15:59 | 18:44 | 20:14 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 05:02 | 06:20 | 12:32 | 15:59 | 18:44 | 20:14 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 05:02 | 06:21 | 12:33 | 16:00 | 18:44 | 20:14 |
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How Far Is Port Harcourt From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 4,921 km | N (356deg) |
| London | 5,238 km | N (354deg) |
| Dubai | 5,618 km | ENE (61deg) |
| Moscow | 6,286 km | NNE (20deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 6,611 km | WSW (239deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,300 km | ENE (71deg) |
| New York | 8,904 km | NW (311deg) |
| Singapore | 10,749 km | E (88deg) |
Port Harcourt's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Port Harcourt and you would surface in the open ocean, near 4.8deg S, 173.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Port Harcourt
What time is it in Port Harcourt right now?
The current local time in Port Harcourt is 04:12 on Friday, June 12, 2026. Port Harcourt follows the Africa/Lagos time zone.
What time zone is Port Harcourt in?
Port Harcourt 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 Port Harcourt?
Port Harcourt is UTC+01:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Port Harcourt local time, shift the clock 01:00 hours forward.
Is Port Harcourt on daylight saving time right now?
No — Port Harcourt is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 12, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Port Harcourt today?
Today in Port Harcourt: sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset is at 18:43, giving 12h 23m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Port Harcourt tonight?
The moon phase over Port Harcourt tonight is Waning Crescent with 13.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Port Harcourt?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Port Harcourt, clocks run about 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.