Days in Owerri are currently getting shorter, about 2 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Owerri
Owerri is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 5.4836° N, 7.0333° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 610 km (379 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 9,408 km (5,846 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 10,629 km (6,605 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 779 km (484 mi) east
Owerri lies in the tropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Owerri
The point on Earth exactly opposite Owerri is near Honolulu - when it's noon in Owerri, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Owerri
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Owerri
Owerri is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 89 days from now.
Because Owerri is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Owerri
In Owerri, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 12h 26m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 11h 48m, a difference of roughly 0h 38m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Owerri's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Owerri at 5.48° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Owerri
With a population of 545,000, Owerri ranks as the 26th most populous city in Nigeria, out of 263 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Owerri
Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (QOW / DNIM) is a regional airport located about 20 km (12 mi) from Owerri.
Current local time at the airport is 03:55:40.
Daylight saving time in Owerri
Owerri uses the IANA time zone identifier Africa/Lagos. The current local offset is UTC+1 / WAT.
Owerri does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Owerri
Business hours in Owerri (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 Owerri
Compare time in Owerri with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Owerri
Official national holiday observed in Nigeria.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Owerri in?
Owerri 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 Owerri at UTC+1.
What time is it in Owerri right now?
The current local time in Owerri is 03:55:40 on Tuesday, 22 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Owerri observe daylight saving time?
No. Owerri is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Owerri?
Owerri is currently UTC+1, meaning local time is +1 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Owerri?
Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (QOW) is the nearest airport to Owerri, located about 20 km away. The current local time at the airport is 03:55:40.
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