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Abeokuta

Current time in Abeokuta

04:38
Wednesday, 21 October · WAT, UTC+01:00
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03:38
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Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria uses Africa/Lagos, currently WAT (UTC+01:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.

Abeokuta is a city in Nigeria, with a population of about 735,000. It keeps the same time year-round, with no daylight saving changes.

Time zone
UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Country
🇳🇬 Nigeria
Population
735,000
Calling code
+234
Currency
NGN

Abeokuta vs. other major cities

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    Sunrise / sunset
    06:32 / 18:30
    Day length
    11h 58m

    Abeokuta, beyond the clock

    Written for people arriving, calling in, or planning a trip around the time difference.

    Where to stay

    Neighborhood guide

    Areas near the city's rocky outcrop landmark and central market tend to be busiest, while quieter residential neighborhoods spread outward from there. Access to shared transport routes is a useful consideration when choosing where to stay.

    What to see

    Timed to the light

    A well-known rocky outcrop overlooking the city offers sweeping views and is best visited during the dry season when paths are easier to navigate. Local markets round out a sense of the town's everyday rhythm.

    Weather & daylight

    October

    Sunrise
    06:32
    Sunset
    18:30
    Daylight
    11h 58m
    Getting around

    Transit notes

    Shared taxis, minibuses, and motorcycle taxis cover most trips around the city.

    Best time to visit

    Seasons & timing

    The dry season, roughly November through March, offers noticeably more comfortable conditions for outdoor activity than the humid, rain-prone months that follow.

    Currency & language

    🇳🇬 NGN

    Nigeria uses the NGN, calling code +234.

    The Nigerian naira is the currency, and English is the official language, with Yoruba commonly spoken in everyday life. A respectful, warm greeting is an important social custom here.

    Common questions

    What time zone is Abeokuta in?
    Abeokuta uses the Africa/Lagos time zone, currently WAT (UTC+01:00).
    Does Abeokuta observe daylight saving time?
    No clock changes are scheduled for Abeokuta in the next year.
    How many hours ahead or behind is Abeokuta?
    Abeokuta is 1 hour ahead of UTC, 5 hours ahead of New York City, on the same time as London and 8 hours behind Tokyo.

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