Current Time in Abuja, Nigeria
GMT+1 · GMT+1
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About Abuja Time
Abuja is a city in Nigeria, located in Africa. It operates on GMT+1 (GMT+1), with the IANA timezone identifier Africa/Lagos.
Like much of Africa, Abuja observes Daylight Saving Time, shifting its clocks twice a year. Always verify the current offset when scheduling international calls.
Abuja shares its time zone with cities such as Lagos, Kano, Ibadan, Port Harcourt and 15 more, meaning the time of day in Abuja matches these locations exactly.
Time Difference from Major World Cities
Quick reference for how Abuja's local time compares to other key business and travel hubs around the world.
| City | Offset | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| New York | +5h | Abuja is 5h ahead |
| London | ±0h | Same time |
| Paris | -1h | Abuja is 1h behind |
| Dubai | -3h | Abuja is 3h behind |
| Singapore | -7h | Abuja is 7h behind |
| Tokyo | -8h | Abuja is 8h behind |
| Sydney | -9h | Abuja is 9h behind |
| Los Angeles | +8h | Abuja is 8h ahead |
Best Times to Call Abuja
If you are scheduling a call with someone in Abuja during their standard business hours (09:00–17:00 local), here is when that falls in two reference time zones:
- From New York (America/New_York): 09:00 in Abuja =
14:00NYC. 17:00 in Abuja =22:00NYC. - From London (Europe/London): 09:00 in Abuja =
09:00London. 17:00 in Abuja =17:00London.
For other cities, use the meeting planner to find overlapping business hours across multiple time zones simultaneously.