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Time in Nigeria
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WAT UTC+1
Nigeria's local time follows WAT (UTC+1). This page answers "what time is it in Nigeria" with live clocks, IST offset tables, and DST schedules.
๐ณ๐ฌ Nigeria โ WAT Zone (UTC+1) IST is 4h 30m ahead
Major Cities in WAT Zone
| City | Region | Status | Population | Live Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lagos | Lagos | โ | 16,637,000 | โ |
| ๐ Kano | Kano | Admin | 4,224,966 | โ |
| ๐ Abuja | Federal Capital Territory | Capital | 3,770,000 | โ |
| ๐ Ibadan | Oyo | Admin | 3,552,000 | โ |
| ๐ Awka | Anambra | Admin | 2,171,900 | โ |
| ๐ Port Harcourt | Rivers | Admin | 1,865,000 | โ |
| ๐ Benin City | Edo | Admin | 1,780,000 | โ |
| Onitsha | Anambra | โ | 1,483,000 | โ |
| ๐ Maiduguri | Borno | Admin | 1,197,497 | โ |
| Aba | Abia | โ | 1,160,000 | โ |
| Shagamu | Ogun | โ | 1,132,270 | โ |
| Ikare | Ondo | โ | 1,099,931 | โ |
| Ogbomoso | Oyo | โ | 1,032,000 | โ |
| ๐ Enugu | Enugu | Admin | 1,029,400 | โ |
| Mushin | Lagos | โ | 935,400 | โ |
| ๐ Owerri | Imo | Admin | 908,109 | โ |
| ๐ Abeokuta | Ogun | Admin | 888,924 | โ |
| ๐ Ikeja | Lagos | Admin | 861,300 | โ |
| ๐ Akure | Ondo | Admin | 847,903 | โ |
| ๐ Ilorin | Kwara | Admin | 847,582 | โ |
| ๐ Kaduna | Kaduna | Admin | 760,084 | โ |
| ๐ Osogbo | Osun | Admin | 731,000 | โ |
| ๐ Bauchi | Bauchi | Admin | 693,700 | โ |
| ๐ Lokoja | Kogi | Admin | 692,050 | โ |
| Agege | Lagos | โ | 683,600 | โ |
IST Quick Reference โ WAT
Convert WAT to IST at common working hours
| WAT Time | IST | |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:30 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 10:30 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 1:30 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 4:30 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 9:30 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 1:30 AM | next day |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current time in Nigeria?
Nigeria currently observes WAT (UTC+1). IST is 4h 30m ahead (IST = UTC+5:30). The live time widget on this page shows the current local time.
What is the WAT to IST time difference?
WAT is UTC+1. IST is 4h 30m ahead. To convert WAT to IST, add the appropriate hours.