Africa · Nigeria
Current time in Akure
West Africa Standard Time.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Daylight saving
Not observed
This zone has no seasonal clock change.
About Akure time
Akure keeps one clock.
Working in Akure often follows a long, steady workday that dovetails nicely with European business hours, while West Africa's reliable year-round schedules make coordination refreshingly predictable.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Akure's time zone, daylight saving rules, and scheduling across it. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- Do we need to watch out for daylight saving somewhere else when planning calls to Akure?
- No — Nigeria has no daylight saving at all, just the single, predictable UTC+1 year-round, so the time gap with other countries shifts only when *they* change.
- When is the local workday in Akure?
- Office hours tend to start around 8–9 am WAT and wrap up by 5–6 pm, giving a comfortable overlap with both European and American mornings.
- Is the city's location near the equator noticeable in local schedules?
- Akure, in southwestern Nigeria, sees roughly 12 hours of daylight year-round, with sunrise between about 6:20 and 7:00 am and sunset between about 6:15 and 7:00 pm.
- What's the best window for London-based calls?
- London noon is 1 pm in Akure during UK winter and noon in Akure during British Summer Time, so scheduling any time during the standard workday keeps it professional and well-timed.
Source: IANA tzdb2026d · Reviewed
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