What Timezone is Nigeria In?

The flag of Nigeria is composed of three equal vertical bands of green, white and green.
Timezone of Nigeria UTC+01:00

Facts last checked 31 August 2026.

Current time in Nigeria (UTC+01:00): โ€”
Standard time shown โ€” daylight saving may apply at certain times of year.

Nigeria uses a single timezone: UTC+01:00. The whole country keeps the same clock, which makes planning calls and travel straightforward.

When it is 12:00 noon UTC, the time in Nigeria (UTC+01:00) is 13:00. Counting down to a trip? Try a countdown timer set to local Nigeria time.

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Nigeria time โ€” FAQ

What timezone is Nigeria in?

Nigeria is in the UTC+01:00 timezone.

How many timezones does Nigeria have?

Nigeria uses a single timezone (UTC+01:00).

What time is it in Nigeria when it is noon UTC?

When it is 12:00 UTC, the time in Nigeria (UTC+01:00) is 13:00.

What other countries share Nigeria's timezone?

Countries in the same UTC+01:00 timezone as Nigeria include Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Austria, Belgium and 37 others. Note that daylight saving rules can differ, so the exact local time may not always match.

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