Current Local Time in Abuja
Abuja, Nigeria (GMT+1)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Abuja is located in the Africa/Lagos timezone in Nigeria.
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Africa/LagosData: IANA Time Zone Database
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☀️Climate
Tropical savanna with wet season (April-October) and dry season. Temperatures 25-35°C year-round.
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📍About Abuja Time Zone
Abuja is located in the Africa/Lagos time zone (UTC+1). As a major metropolitan city in Nigeria, Abuja serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Abuja is 6 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Abuja, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Abuja does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+1.
Abuja has a population of approximately 3.6M. The local currency is the Nigerian Naira (₦). To call Abuja from abroad, use the country code +234 9. The primary language spoken is English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Abuja time is 6 hours ahead of New York, and 1 hours ahead of London. This makes Abuja conveniently aligned with European business hours. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Abuja Time
- • Time Zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+1)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: Nigeria (NG)
- • Coordinates: 9.07°, 7.40°
- • Calling Code: +234 9