Current Time in Abuja, FCT, Nigeria Now

Q: What is the current time in Abuja, FCT, Nigeria?

The current local time in Abuja, FCT, Nigeria is 2:22 PM on Thursday, April 30, 2026. The timezone is Africa/Lagos (UTCUTC+01:00, WAT).

Q: What time zone is Abuja, FCT, Nigeria in?

Abuja, FCT, Nigeria observes the Africa/Lagos timezone, which is UTCUTC+01:00. The timezone abbreviation is WAT.

Q: Is Abuja, FCT, Nigeria currently observing Daylight Saving Time?

No, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time. Standard time is in effect.

Q: What time is sunrise and sunset in Abuja, FCT, Nigeria today?

Today in Abuja, FCT, Nigeria, the sun rises at 06:14 AM and sets at 06:40 PM, giving 12h 26m of daylight (April 30, 2026).

Q: What is the moon phase in Abuja, FCT, Nigeria today?

Today's moon phase in Abuja, FCT, Nigeria is Waxing Gibbous, 99% illuminated (April 30, 2026). Moonrise: 17:46. Moonset: 05:06.

Q: What is the international dialing code for Nigeria?

The international dialing code (country code) for Nigeria is +234. The internet country-code top-level domain is .ng. A typical phone number format is: XXX XXX XXXX.

Q: What is the population of Abuja?

The population of Abuja is approximately 2.7 million people.

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☀ Daytime ·Sunset06:40 PM ·🌔 Waxing Gibbous

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🌅 06:14 AM

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🌇 06:40 PM

📍 Location	Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
🌏 Country	🇳🇬 Nigeria
⏲️ Timezone	Africa/Lagos
📐 Coordinates	9.0579° N, 7.4951° E
👥 Population	2,690,000 approx.
💵 Currency	Nigerian N

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Sunrise & Sunset

↑ 06:14 AM ↓ 06:40 PM

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Waxing Gibbous · 99% lit

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Sunrise & Sunset TodayThursday, April 30, 2026

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🌅06:14 AM🌇06:40 PM

Event	Time	Details
🌌 Astronomical Dawn	05:01 AM	Sun 18° below horizon
🌊 Nautical Dawn	05:27 AM	Sun 12° below horizon
🌄 Civil Dawn	05:52 AM	Sun 6° below horizon
🌅 Sunrise	06:14 AM	Upper limb touches horizon
📸 Golden Hour AM	06:14 AM – 06:42 AM	Warm low-angle light
☀ Solar Noon	12:27 PM	Sun at highest point
📸 Golden Hour PM	06:11 PM – 06:40 PM	Warm low-angle light
🌇 Sunset	06:40 PM	Upper limb touches horizon
🌆 Civil Dusk	07:02 PM	Sun 6° below horizon
🌊 Nautical Dusk	07:27 PM	Sun 12° below horizon
🌌 Astronomical Dusk	07:53 PM	Sun 18° below horizon
⏱️ Day Length	12h 26m	Total daylight duration

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Moon Phase TodayThursday, April 30, 2026

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Waxing Gibbous

98.6% illuminated

🌙 Moonrise17:46

🌑 Moonset05:06

📏 Distance399,151 km

Upcoming Moon Phases

Phase	Date	Time
🌕 Full Moon	2026-05-01	18:23
🌗 Last Quarter	2026-05-09	22:20
🌑 New Moon	2026-05-16	21:02
🌓 First Quarter	2026-05-23	12:02

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Local Business HoursAbuja

🏢 Office Hours	08:00-17:00	🟢 Open Now
🏦 Bank Hours	08:00-16:00	🟢 Open Now
🛒 Shop Hours	09:00-21:00	🟢 Open Now
📅 Weekend	Saturday,Sunday	✅ Weekday

Emergency NumbersAbuja

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Police

199

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Fire

199

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Ambulance

199

Time Difference with World CitiesAbuja vs major cities

12a 4a 8a 12p 4p 8p 12a

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Phone & Country InfoNigeria

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Dialing Code

+234

International prefix

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Internet TLD

.ng

Country domain

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Phone Format

XXX XXX XXXX

Typical local format

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Plug Types

D/G

230V · Right-hand traffic

💡To call Nigeria from abroad, dial your country's exit code ++234, then the local number (format:XXX XXX XXXX).

Daylight Hours by MonthAbuja · 2026

Jan

11h 39m

Feb

11h 50m

Mar

12h 4m

Apr

12h 19m

May

12h 32m

Jun

12h 39m

Jul

12h 36m

Aug

12h 25m

Sep

12h 11m

Oct

11h 56m

Nov

11h 43m

Dec

11h 36m

▐ This month▐ Longest day▐ Shortest day

Today (April 30) has12h 26mof daylight in Abuja.

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Frequently Asked QuestionsTime & location — Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

❓What is the current time in Abuja, FCT, Nigeria?

❓What time zone is Abuja, FCT, Nigeria in?

❓Is Abuja, FCT, Nigeria currently observing Daylight Saving Time?

❓What time is sunrise and sunset in Abuja, FCT, Nigeria today?

❓What is the moon phase in Abuja, FCT, Nigeria today?

❓What is the international dialing code for Nigeria?

❓What is the population of Abuja?

About Abuja Time, timezone & local overview

The current time in Abuja, FCT, Nigeria is 2:22 PM on Thursday, April 30, 2026. The location observes the Africa/Lagos timezone, currently UTCUTC+01:00 (WAT). No DST adjustment is active; this location follows standard time. The city has a population of around 2.7 million. The sun rose at 06:14 AM and will set at 06:40 PM today, giving 12h 26m of daylight. Tonight the moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase, 98.6% illuminated. The local currency is Nigerian N.