Current time in Nigeria

22:42:52
Thursday, October 29, 2026
UTC+1 4 hours ahead of Brasília Reference: Abuja
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Time zone of Nigeria

The time in Nigeria (Abuja) follows the Africa/Lagos time zone, currently UTC+1. 4 hours ahead of Brasília.

Nigeria
22:42:52
Brasília
18:42:52

How to call or schedule a meeting with Nigeria

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 13:00 in Nigeria; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 22:00 there. The window where 9:00–18:00 working hours overlap on both sides runs from 09:00 to 14:00 Brasília time.

Nigeria: sunrise today at 06:19 · sunset at 18:08 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital
Abuja
Continent
Africa
Area
923,768 km² (356,669 sq mi)
Population
about 150 million inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency
Nigerian naira (NGN)
Languages
English, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo
Calling code
+234
Internet domain
.ng

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

The difference compares each neighbour's time with the time in Nigeria right now.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Nigeria?

4 hours ahead of Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor Nigeria changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.

What time zone is Nigeria in?

Nigeria follows Africa/Lagos, currently UTC+1. The reference location is Abuja.

Does Nigeria have daylight saving time?

No. Under the current rules, Nigeria does not change its clocks during the year.

What is the best time to call Nigeria from Brazil?

Assuming 9:00–18:00 working hours on both sides, the shared window runs from 09:00 to 14:00 Brasília time (13:00 to 18:00 in Nigeria).

What is the capital of Nigeria?

The capital of Nigeria is Abuja. The country covers about 923,768 km². Continent: Africa.

What currency and calling code does Nigeria use?

The currency is the Nigerian naira (NGN). To call from abroad, dial +234 before the number. Websites use the .ng domain.