Nigerian Independence Day in Abuja
Nigeria — October 1, 2026
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Abuja
02:13:53
Africa/Lagos
GMT / UTC
01:13:53
Etc/UTC
Mecca
04:13:53
UTC+3
About Nigerian Independence Day
Nigerian national holiday on October 1, celebrating independence from British colonial rule in 1960.
Abuja Quick Facts
- Country
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Timezone
- Africa/Lagos
- Population
- 2,690,000
- Coordinates
- 9.0579, 7.4951
Sun Times Today in Abuja
Sunrise
06:09
Solar Noon
12:27
Sunset
18:45
Golden Hour
18:15
Daylight
12h 36m
Local time
Prayer Times Today in Abuja
| Prayer | Time (Local) |
|---|---|
| Fajr | 04:53 |
| Sunrise | 06:09 |
| Dhuhr | 12:27 |
| Asr | 15:52 |
| Maghrib | 18:45 |
| Isha | 19:57 |
Based on MWL calculation method. Local time.
Typical Weather
High
29.4°C
Low
21.7°C
Condition
Drizzle
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Nigerian Independence Day in Abuja?
- Nigerian Independence Day in Abuja falls on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
- What timezone is Abuja in?
- Abuja is in the Africa/Lagos timezone.