Current local time in Port Harcourt, Nigeria
WAT · UTC+01:00 · West Africa Standard Time
About Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (Africa/Lagos), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 1,148,665.
| Country: | Nigeria |
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| State / region: | Rivers |
| Coordinates: | 4°45′N / 7°00′E |
| Population: | 1,148,665 |
| Currency: | Nigerian naira (NGN) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +234 |
Time zone in Port Harcourt
| 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
Port Harcourt does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Port Harcourt today
| Sunrise: | 06:16 |
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| Sunset: | 18:16 |
| Solar noon: | 12:16 |
| Day length: | 11h 59m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:55 – 18:37 |
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 Port Harcourt
- LondonSame timePort Harcourt is on the same time
- New York+5 hPort Harcourt is 5 hours ahead of New York
- Tokyo−8 hPort Harcourt is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Port Harcourt time
What time zone is Port Harcourt in?
Port Harcourt uses the IANA time zone Africa/Lagos (West Africa Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Port Harcourt observe daylight saving time?
Port Harcourt does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Port Harcourt and London?
Right now Port Harcourt 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 Port Harcourt and New York?
Right now Port Harcourt 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.