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Alimosho

Current time in Alimosho

04:42
Wednesday, 21 October · WAT, UTC+01:00
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03:42
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Alimosho, Lagos, Nigeria uses Africa/Lagos, currently WAT (UTC+01:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.

Alimosho is a city in Nigeria, home to around 308,300 people. It keeps the same time year-round, with no daylight saving changes.

Time zone
UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Country
🇳🇬 Nigeria
Population
308,290
Calling code
+234
Currency
NGN

Alimosho vs. other major cities

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    Sunrise / sunset
    06:31 / 18:30
    Day length
    11h 59m

    Alimosho, beyond the clock

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

    Where to stay

    Neighborhood guide

    Alimosho is the largest local government area in Lagos by population, covering a wide swathe of the western mainland rather than a distinct city. It includes Akowonjo, Egbeda and Ikotun, and is densely residential.

    What to see

    Timed to the light

    The area is residential rather than a destination, and its markets are its everyday character. Lagos Island with the National Museum, the Lekki peninsula beaches and the music 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.

    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 Alimosho in?
    Alimosho uses the Africa/Lagos time zone, currently WAT (UTC+01:00).
    Does Alimosho observe daylight saving time?
    No clock changes are scheduled for Alimosho in the next year.
    How many hours ahead or behind is Alimosho?
    Alimosho 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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