Current local time in Akure, Nigeria
WAT · UTC+01:00 · West Africa Standard Time
About Akure
Akure, Ondo, Nigeria uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (Africa/Lagos), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 420,594.
| Country: | Nigeria |
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| State / region: | Ondo |
| Coordinates: | 7°15′N / 5°12′E |
| Population: | 420,594 |
| Currency: | Nigerian naira (NGN) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +234 |
Time zone in Akure
| IANA time zone: | Africa/Lagos |
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| Time zone name: | West Africa Standard Time (WAT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+01:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Akure does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Akure today
| Sunrise: | 06:25 |
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| Sunset: | 18:21 |
| Solar noon: | 12:23 |
| Day length: | 11h 55m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:04 – 18:42 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (WAT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Akure
- LondonSame timeAkure is on the same time
- New York+5 hAkure is 5 hours ahead of New York
- Tokyo−8 hAkure is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Akure time
What time zone is Akure in?
Akure uses the IANA time zone Africa/Lagos (West Africa Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Akure observe daylight saving time?
Akure does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Akure and London?
Right now Akure and London are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Akure and New York?
Right now Akure is 5 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.