Current Time in Ile-Ife

15:17:57
Sunday, 13 September 2026
Country: Nigeria
Population: 560,000
Coordinates: 7.4824° N, 4.5603° E
Country Code: NG
IANA Timezone
Africa/Lagos
UTC Offset
DST
No
Local Time
Sunrise
06:32
Sunset
18:43
Day Length
12h 11m

Geographic position of Ile-Ife

Ile-Ife is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 7.4824° N, 4.5603° E.

  • Distance from the Equator:
    about 833 km (518 mi)
  • Distance from the North Pole:
    about 9,186 km (5,708 mi)
  • Distance from the South Pole:
    about 10,852 km (6,743 mi)
  • Distance from the Prime Meridian:
    about 503 km (313 mi) east

Ile-Ife 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 Ile-Ife

With a population of 560,000, Ile-Ife ranks as the 23rd most populous city in Nigeria, out of 263 cities tracked on this site.

Nearest Airport to Ile-Ife

Ibadan Airport (IBA / DNIB) is a regional airport located about 66 km (41 mi) from Ile-Ife.

Current local time at the airport is 15:17:57.

Daylight saving time in Ile-Ife

Ile-Ife uses the IANA time zone identifier Africa/Lagos. The current local offset is UTC+1 / WAT.

Ile-Ife does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.

Best Time to Call Ile-Ife

Business hours in Ile-Ife (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 Ile-Ife

Compare time in Ile-Ife with major cities worldwide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Ile-Ife in?

Ile-Ife 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 Ile-Ife at UTC+1.

What time is it in Ile-Ife right now?

The current local time in Ile-Ife is 15:17:57 on Sunday, 13 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.

Does Ile-Ife observe daylight saving time?

No. Ile-Ife is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.

How far ahead or behind UTC is Ile-Ife?

Ile-Ife is currently UTC+1, meaning local time is +1 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

What is the nearest airport to Ile-Ife?

Ibadan Airport (IBA) is the nearest airport to Ile-Ife, located about 66 km away. The current local time at the airport is 15:17:57.

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