Geographic position of Abeokuta
Abeokuta is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 7.1557° N, 3.3451° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 797 km (495 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 9,222 km (5,730 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 10,815 km (6,720 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 369 km (229 mi) east
Abeokuta lies in the tropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Abeokuta
With a population of 735,000, Abeokuta ranks as the 18th most populous city in Nigeria, out of 263 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Abeokuta
Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS / DNMM) is a major international airport located about 64 km (40 mi) from Abeokuta.
Current local time at the airport is 18:18:48.
Daylight saving time in Abeokuta
Abeokuta uses the IANA time zone identifier Africa/Lagos. The current local offset is UTC+1 / WAT.
Abeokuta does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Abeokuta
Business hours in Abeokuta (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 4:00 AM - 12:00 PM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 1:00 AM - 9:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Dubai: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 1:30 PM - 9:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Abeokuta
Compare time in Abeokuta with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Abeokuta in?
Abeokuta follows the Africa/Lagos time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Abeokuta at UTC+1.
What time is it in Abeokuta right now?
The current local time in Abeokuta is 18:18:48 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Abeokuta observe daylight saving time?
No. Abeokuta is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Abeokuta?
Abeokuta is currently UTC+1, meaning local time is +1 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Abeokuta?
Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) is the nearest airport to Abeokuta, located about 64 km away. The current local time at the airport is 18:18:48.
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