What time is it in Awka right now?

Awka is on Africa/Lagos, currently UTC+1. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.

What time zone is Awka in?

Awka uses the IANA time zone Africa/Lagos, which is UTC+1 at the moment. The zone keeps a fixed offset all year and does not observe daylight saving time.

Does Awka observe daylight saving time?

No. Awka stays on UTC+1 all year, so the difference from zones that do observe daylight saving changes twice a year.

What time do the sun rise and set in Awka today?

Today the sun rises at about 6:29 AM and sets at about 6:47 PM local time in Awka, giving roughly 12h 18m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:38 PM.

Nigeria · Anambra

Current local time in Awka

Awka keeps time on the Africa/Lagos zone, currently UTC+1. The offset is fixed all year — there is no daylight saving to track here. The clock runs live in your browser; nothing about your location is sent anywhere.

Current local time

Awka, Anambra

10:15

Sat, Jul 25UTC+1

Awka time zone at a glance

IANA time zone: Africa/Lagos
Current UTC offset: UTC+1
Daylight saving: Not observed
Next clock change: None in the next 14 months
Country: Nigeria
Region: Anambra
Coordinates: 6.21°, 7.07°
Population: 167,738
Local date: Sat, Jul 25, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Awka today

Computed from Awka's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.

Sunrise: 6:29 AM
Sunset: 6:47 PM
Solar noon: 12:38 PM
Day length: 12h 18m
Civil dawn: 6:03 AM
Civil dusk: 7:12 PM
Golden hour ends: 6:54 AM
Golden hour begins: 6:21 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Awka time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Awka is
Los AngelesUnited States	02:15 PM	8h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	10:15 PM	same time
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	01:15 AM	3h behind
TokyoJapan	06:15 AM	8h behind

Need a different pair? Compare any two cities or convert a specific time.

Working with Awka time

Scheduling across Africa/Lagos is where most calendar mistakes start — a meeting agreed in one zone drifts by an hour the moment either side changes its clocks. These tools each handle a piece of that problem.

Find a meeting timeSee which hours overlap between Awka and everywhere else on your team.Convert a timeTranslate a specific moment into or out of Africa/Lagos.Track clock changesConfirm which of your other cities change while Awka does not.Add to your boardKeep Awka beside your other cities, ticking live.Business hours overlapWork out the window where Awka offices and yours are both open.Send a calendar inviteExport an event with Africa/Lagos baked in, not guessed.

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Awkatime — questions & answers

What time is it in Awka right now?: Awka is on Africa/Lagos, currently UTC+1. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.
What time zone is Awka in?: Awka uses the IANA time zone Africa/Lagos, which is UTC+1 at the moment. The zone keeps a fixed offset all year and does not observe daylight saving time.
Does Awka observe daylight saving time?: No. Awka stays on UTC+1 all year, so the difference from zones that do observe daylight saving changes twice a year.
What time do the sun rise and set in Awka today?: Today the sun rises at about 6:29 AM and sets at about 6:47 PM local time in Awka, giving roughly 12h 18m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:38 PM.