Where to stay
Neighborhood guide
The central market area is the busiest and most convenient base, with easy access to shared transport. Quieter residential areas surround it, connected by minibus and motorcycle taxi routes.
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Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria uses Africa/Lagos, currently WAT (UTC+01:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Oyo is a city in Nigeria, home to around 736,100 people. 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
736,072
Calling code
+234
Currency
NGN
Oyo vs. other major cities
Shift date & time
−12h+12h
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- Sunrise / sunset
- 06:30 / 18:27
- Day length
- 11h 57m
Oyo, 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 town carries deep historical roots tied to a former regional kingdom, and its markets offer an authentic sense of daily life. Drier months make walking around considerably more comfortable.
Weather & daylight
October
- Sunrise
- 06:30
- Sunset
- 18:27
- Daylight
- 11h 57m
Getting around
Transit notes
Shared taxis and minibuses cover longer routes, while motorcycle taxis are a common way to make shorter trips quickly.
Best time to visit
Seasons & timing
The dry season, roughly November through March, is the most comfortable stretch for getting around. The wetter months bring higher humidity and frequent rainfall.
Currency & language
🇳🇬 NGN
Nigeria uses the NGN, calling code +234.
The Nigerian naira is the currency, and English is the official language, with Yoruba widely spoken in daily life locally. A warm, unhurried greeting is customary before discussing business.
Common questions
What time zone is Oyo in?
Oyo uses the Africa/Lagos time zone, currently WAT (UTC+01:00).
Does Oyo observe daylight saving time?
No clock changes are scheduled for Oyo in the next year.
How many hours ahead or behind is Oyo?
Oyo 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: .