New Zealand to Nigeria time converter

Nigeria is 12 hours behind New Zealand. When it is 9:00 AM in New Zealand, it is 9:00 PM (Wed, Oct 21) in Nigeria.

New Zealand NZDT

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Nigeria WAT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

New Zealand
Wellington
Thu, Oct 22
NZDTUTC+13
Nigeria
Wed, Oct 21
WATUTC+1-12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

New Zealand to Nigeria conversion table

Every hour of today in New Zealand and the matching time in Nigeria. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

New ZealandNigeria
12:00 AM12:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM1:00 PM−1 day
2:00 AM2:00 PM−1 day
3:00 AM3:00 PM−1 day
4:00 AM4:00 PM−1 day
5:00 AM5:00 PM−1 day
6:00 AM6:00 PM−1 day
7:00 AM7:00 PM−1 day
8:00 AM8:00 PM−1 day
9:00 AM9:00 PM−1 day
10:00 AM10:00 PM−1 day
11:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
12:00 PM12:00 AM
1:00 PM1:00 AM
2:00 PM2:00 AM
3:00 PM3:00 AM
4:00 PM4:00 AM
5:00 PM5:00 AM
6:00 PM6:00 AM
7:00 PM7:00 AM
8:00 PM8:00 AM
9:00 PM9:00 AM
10:00 PM10:00 AM
11:00 PM11:00 AM

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in New Zealand (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Nigeria): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because New Zealand and Nigeria switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 22, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027: -12h
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Sep 26, 2027: -11h
  • Sep 26, 2027 – Oct 22, 2027: -12h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between New Zealand and Nigeria?

Nigeria is 12 hours behind New Zealand.

What time is it in Nigeria when it is 9 AM in New Zealand?

When it is 9:00 AM in New Zealand, it is 9:00 PM (Wed, Oct 21) in Nigeria.

When is the best time to call Nigeria from New Zealand?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in New Zealand (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Nigeria): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between New Zealand and Nigeria change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.