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Current time in Nigeria
The current time in Nigeria is 3:01:17 AM. If you are looking for current time in Nigeria, Nigeria time zone, or wondering what time is it in Nigeria, this page shows the live local time, UTC offset, time zone, and local date.
Current local time
Africa/Lagos
Current local time in Nigeria
Local time
3:01:17 AM
Local date
April 9, 2026
Time zone
Africa/Lagos
Daylight saving time
Not currently observed
If you are searching for the current time in Nigeria, the live local time appears above. This page also helps with Nigeria time zone lookups, UTC offset checks, and quick planning across regions.
Time zone in Nigeria
The Nigeria time zone shown on this page is Africa/Lagos. The current UTC offset is UTC+01:00, and the time zone abbreviation is GMT+1.
This page helps answer searches such as Nigeria time zone, time zone in Nigeria, Nigeria timezone, and what time is it in Nigeria.
Countries sharing the same time as Nigeria
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Major cities in Nigeria
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Frequently asked questions about time in Nigeria
What time is it in Nigeria right now?
The current time in Nigeria is 3:01:17 AM. This page shows the live local time, time zone, local date, and UTC offset for Nigeria.
What time zone is Nigeria in?
Nigeria uses the Africa/Lagos time zone on this page.
What is the UTC offset for Nigeria?
Nigeria currently uses the UTC offset UTC+01:00.
Does Nigeria observe daylight saving time?
Nigeria is not currently observing daylight saving time.