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Current Local Time in Nigeria

Current local time and time zone in Nigeria, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

🌦️ 73°F now🕔 8:26 AM local📅 Best: January, February, April, November and December👥 223 million

Current local time in Nigeria

8:26 AM
Friday, August 21, 2026
Time zoneAfrica/Lagos
UTC offsetUTC+01:00
UTC now7:26 AM
Sunrise6:22 AM
Sunset6:44 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:22 AM
Sunset6:44 PM
Daylight12h 22m
Solar noon12:33 PM
Golden hour (am)6:22 AM - 7:22 AM
Golden hour (pm)5:44 PM - 6:44 PM
Blue hour (am)5:52 AM - 6:22 AM
Blue hour (pm)6:44 PM - 7:14 PM
Moon phase🌓 First quarter · 55%
Moonrise1:35 PM
Moonset12:35 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Quick facts about Nigeria

TypeCountry
ContinentAfrica
ContinentAfrica
Coordinates9°4′35.4″N 7°23′55″E (9.0765, 7.3986)
CapitalAbuja
Population223.000.000
Area356.669 sq mi
ISO codeNG
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3NGA
CurrencyNigerian naira (NGN)
LanguagesEnglish
Calling code+234
Time zoneAfrica/Lagos
Local time8:26 AM (UTC+01:00)
Best monthsJanuary, February, April, November and December
ClimateMediterranean

Summary

Nigeria is a country in Africa. Nigeria is a country in Africa with its capital at Abuja. It has a population of about 223 million. The capital is Abuja.

Right now it is 73°F (23°C) in Nigeria with drizzle. It feels like 81°F. Today runs from 73°F to 82°F. Chance of precipitation is 95%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.5/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Nigeria is January, February, April, November and December. The climate is Mediterranean. July, August and September tend to be the least comfortable months. March is the warmest month with average highs near 97°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 70°F.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 82°F is in line with the 80°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Nigeria today at 9.8/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Coordinates: 9°4′35.4″N 7°23′55″E (9.0765, 7.3986)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Nigeria?

Nigeria is a country in Africa. Its coordinates are 9.0765, 7.3986. It lies in Africa.

What is the weather like in Nigeria right now?

It is currently 73°F (23°C) with drizzle. Humidity is 96% and wind is 2 mph.

When is the best time to visit Nigeria?

January, February, April, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Nigeria, which has a Mediterranean climate. July, August and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Nigeria in?

Nigeria observes Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00). The local time is 8:26 AM.

How many people live in Nigeria?

Nigeria has a population of approximately 223 million.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 21, 2026 at 8:26 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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