Current local time in Maiduguri, Nigeria
WAT · UTC+01:00 · West Africa Standard Time
About Maiduguri
Maiduguri, Borno, Nigeria uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (Africa/Lagos), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 1,112,449.
| Country: | Nigeria |
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| State / region: | Borno |
| Coordinates: | 11°51′N / 13°09′E |
| Population: | 1,112,449 |
| Currency: | Nigerian naira (NGN) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +234 |
Time zone in Maiduguri
| 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
Maiduguri does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Maiduguri today
| Sunrise: | 05:57 |
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| Sunset: | 17:46 |
| Solar noon: | 11:51 |
| Day length: | 11h 48m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:36 – 18:07 |
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 Maiduguri
- LondonSame timeMaiduguri is on the same time
- New York+5 hMaiduguri is 5 hours ahead of New York
- Tokyo−8 hMaiduguri is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Maiduguri time
What time zone is Maiduguri in?
Maiduguri uses the IANA time zone Africa/Lagos (West Africa Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Maiduguri observe daylight saving time?
Maiduguri does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Maiduguri and London?
Right now Maiduguri 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 Maiduguri and New York?
Right now Maiduguri 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.