Current Time in Awka, Nigeria

Awka is on West Africa Time – WAT (UTC+1) right now. Awka does not observe daylight saving time.

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Time zone of Awka

Time zoneWest Africa Time
AbbreviationWAT
UTC offsetUTC+1
IANA time zone idAfrica/Lagos
Daylight saving timeNot observed

Time difference between Awka and other cities

CityDifferenceLocal time
New York6 hours behind--:--
Los Angeles9 hours behind--:--
London1 hour behind--:--
ParisSame time--:--
Dubai3 hours ahead--:--
India4 hours 30 minutes ahead--:--
Manila7 hours ahead--:--
Tokyo8 hours ahead--:--
Sydney10 hours ahead--:--
Toronto6 hours behind--:--

Daylight saving time in Awka

Awka does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC+1 all year, so conversions never shift.

Awka time FAQ

What time is it in Awka right now?

Awka is on WAT (UTC+1). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Awka, updated every second.

What time zone is Awka in?

Awka is in West Africa Time, abbreviated WAT, UTC+1. Its IANA time zone id is Africa/Lagos.

Does Awka observe daylight saving time?

No. Awka stays on UTC+1 all year.

What is the time difference between Awka and New York?

New York is 6 hours behind Awka.

Other cities in Nigeria

Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.