Where to stay
Neighborhood guide
Akowonjo is a neighbourhood within the Alimosho area of the Lagos mainland rather than a separate city. It is densely residential and commercial, part of the vast western spread of Lagos.
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Akowonjo, Lagos, Nigeria uses Africa/Lagos, currently WAT (UTC+01:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Akowonjo is a city in Nigeria, with a population of about 308,900. It keeps the same time year-round, with no daylight saving changes.
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Time zone
UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Country
🇳🇬 Nigeria
Population
308,900
Calling code
+234
Currency
NGN
Akowonjo vs. other major cities
Shift date & time
−12h+12h
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- Sunrise / sunset
- 06:31 / 18:30
- Day length
- 11h 59m
Akowonjo, beyond the clock
Written for people arriving, calling in, or planning a trip around the time difference.
What to see
Timed to the light
The area is residential rather than a destination, with its markets and street commerce the everyday character. Lagos Island with the National Museum, the Lekki beaches and the Afrobeat venues around Ikeja are the city's draws.
Weather & daylight
October
- Sunrise
- 06:31
- Sunset
- 18:30
- Daylight
- 11h 59m
Getting around
Transit notes
Shared buses and motorcycle taxis are the standard transport, and traffic on the western corridors is heavy for most of the day. Ride-hailing is widely used.
Best time to visit
Seasons & timing
The climate is tropical with a long rainy season through the middle of the year. The drier months around the turn of the year are more comfortable, though harmattan haze can settle over the city.
Currency & language
🇳🇬 NGN
Nigeria uses the NGN, calling code +234.
Nigeria uses the naira, and English is the official language with Yoruba the main local language. Manner is direct and energetic, and transfers and cash are both widely used.
Common questions
What time zone is Akowonjo in?
Akowonjo uses the Africa/Lagos time zone, currently WAT (UTC+01:00).
Does Akowonjo observe daylight saving time?
No clock changes are scheduled for Akowonjo in the next year.
How many hours ahead or behind is Akowonjo?
Akowonjo is 1 hour ahead of UTC, 5 hours ahead of New York City, on the same time as London and 8 hours behind Tokyo. Relative to your own clock: .