Current local time in Calabar, Nigeria
WAT · UTC+01:00 · West Africa Standard Time
About Calabar
Calabar, Cross River, Nigeria uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (Africa/Lagos), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 461,796.
| Country: | Nigeria |
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| State / region: | Cross River |
| Coordinates: | 4°58′N / 8°20′E |
| Population: | 461,796 |
| Currency: | Nigerian naira (NGN) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +234 |
Time zone in Calabar
| 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
Calabar does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Calabar today
| Sunrise: | 06:11 |
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| Sunset: | 18:11 |
| Solar noon: | 12:11 |
| Day length: | 11h 59m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:50 – 18:32 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (WAT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Calabar
- LondonSame timeCalabar is on the same time
- New York+5 hCalabar is 5 hours ahead of New York
- Tokyo−8 hCalabar is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Calabar time
What time zone is Calabar in?
Calabar uses the IANA time zone Africa/Lagos (West Africa Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Calabar observe daylight saving time?
Calabar does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Calabar and London?
Right now Calabar 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 Calabar and New York?
Right now Calabar 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.