Current Time in Onitsha, Nigeria
4:01:59 AM WAT
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Time Zone Details
- IANA Zone
- Africa/Lagos
- Time Zone
- WAT
- GMT Offset
- GMT+1
- Daylight Saving Time
- No Daylight Saving Time
- Country
- Nigeria
- Est. Population
- ~1.6M people
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Onitsha right now?
- Check the live clock above for the current time in Onitsha (WAT (GMT+1)). Use the interactive converter on this page to compare Onitsha with other cities.
- Does Onitsha observe daylight saving time?
- Onitsha does not observe daylight saving time. Its GMT offset remains GMT+1 year-round.
- What is the GMT offset for Onitsha?
- Onitsha is at GMT+1 (WAT). The IANA timezone identifier is Africa/Lagos.