Current Time in Warri, Nigeria

Warri
Nigeria · WAT
Warri Standard TimeGMT +01Mon, Apr 6
12AM3AM6AM9AM12PM3PM6PM9PM
UTC
UTC · UTC
Coordinated Universal TimeGMT +00Mon, Apr 6
12AM3AM6AM9AM12PM3PM6PM9PM

How to Check Current Time in Warri, Nigeria

  1. Open the Warri time converter page: Go to https://www.xconvert.com/time-converter/nigeria/warri. The page loads with Warri pre-selected in the Africa/Lagos time zone, which is useful if you are planning a business call with contacts in Delta State, checking support coverage in southern Nigeria, or confirming local time before travel to Warri.

  2. Add comparison cities relevant to your schedule: Click + Add City and search for cities such as London, New York, and Dubai. These comparisons are practical for oil and gas, shipping, finance, and procurement workflows, since Warri is part of Nigeria’s energy-producing region and often coordinates with partners in the UK, US, and Gulf markets.

  3. Drag across the grid to compare working hours visually: Click Select to enable selection mode, then drag across Warri’s row from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM to highlight a meeting window in purple. On a standard date when New York is on Eastern Standard Time, that same Warri slot maps to 3:00 AM to 5:00 AM in New York, while in London it appears as 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, showing immediately that a morning meeting in Warri is far better for UK contacts than for US East Coast teams.

  4. Export and share the chosen time range: After selecting a range, use the export options for ICS download, Google Calendar, Gmail, Copy to clipboard, or Share link. This is especially helpful when sending a confirmed call time to remote teams, travel coordinators, or vendors, because each person can open the event in their own local time without manually converting West Africa Time.

About Warri Time Zone

Warri uses the IANA time zone Africa/Lagos, which is the standard time zone used across Nigeria. Its UTC offset is UTC+1 all year, meaning Warri is one hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time and does not switch between summer and winter time settings.

Warri does not observe daylight saving time (DST). Unlike cities in Europe or North America that change clocks seasonally, Warri keeps the same offset throughout the year, so local time remains stable for scheduling operations, transport, customer support, and cross-border business. This consistency is useful for companies working with Nigerian partners because the only seasonal changes come from the other country’s DST rules, not from Warri itself.

Warri is located in Delta State in southern Nigeria, within the Niger Delta region, an area known for oil and gas activity, port-linked logistics, and regional commerce. Time-wise, Warri matches Lagos, Abuja, Benin City, Port Harcourt, and Kano, because all of Nigeria follows the same national time standard. Compared with neighboring regions, Warri shares UTC+1 with countries such as Benin and Niger, while Ghana to the west uses UTC+0, making Warri one hour ahead of Accra.

Warri City Details

Warri is a major city in southern Nigeria with a population of 536,023. That population size makes it an important urban center in Delta State, supporting commercial activity, transport links, and regional services connected to the Niger Delta economy.

The city’s coordinates are 5.51737° N, 5.75006° E, placing it in the humid coastal belt of southern Nigeria. This location helps explain why Warri is often relevant in discussions about domestic travel, maritime trade, and industrial operations tied to nearby oil-producing areas and road links to other southern Nigerian cities.

Warri uses the Nigerian naira (NGN) as its local currency. For international visitors, contractors, and businesses invoicing Nigerian clients, this is the currency used for local pricing, wages, transport, and day-to-day transactions.

The country dialing code for Warri and the rest of Nigeria is +234. If you are calling a Warri-based office, hotel, supplier, or family contact from abroad, you would start with +234 followed by the local Nigerian number format.

Time Differences from Warri

Warri is on UTC+1 year-round, so its time difference with other cities depends partly on whether those places observe daylight saving time.

  • New York: Warri is usually 6 hours ahead when New York is on Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5), and 5 hours ahead when New York is on Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4). For example, when it is 9:00 AM in Warri, it is 3:00 AM in New York during standard time or 4:00 AM in New York during daylight saving time.
  • London: Warri is 1 hour ahead of London when the UK is on Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0), and the two cities are on the same time when the UK switches to British Summer Time (UTC+1). So when it is 9:00 AM in Warri, it is 8:00 AM in London in winter and 9:00 AM in London in summer.
  • Tokyo: Tokyo uses Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) and does not observe DST, so Tokyo is always 8 hours ahead of Warri. When it is 9:00 AM in Warri, it is 5:00 PM in Tokyo.
  • Sydney: Sydney is 9 hours ahead of Warri during Australian standard time (AEST, UTC+10) and 10 hours ahead during daylight saving time (AEDT, UTC+11). That means 9:00 AM in Warri becomes 6:00 PM in Sydney during standard time or 7:00 PM in Sydney during DST.
  • Dubai: Dubai uses Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4) year-round, so Dubai is always 3 hours ahead of Warri. When it is 9:00 AM in Warri, it is 12:00 PM in Dubai.

These differences matter for real scheduling decisions. A Warri morning overlaps well with London business hours and the start of the day in Dubai, but it is too early for New York; by contrast, a late afternoon slot in Warri is often better for US calls while still remaining workable for Europe.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Warri in?

Warri is in the Africa/Lagos time zone, which is the official IANA time zone identifier used for Nigeria. In practical terms, this means Warri follows West Africa Time (WAT) at UTC+1 throughout the year.

Does Warri observe daylight saving time?

No, Warri does not observe daylight saving time. The city stays on UTC+1 all year, so there is no clock change in March, October, or any other month, unlike London, New York, or Sydney.

What is the time difference between Warri and New York?

The difference depends on the season in New York because New York changes clocks while Warri does not. Warri is 6 hours ahead when New York is on EST and 5 hours ahead when New York is on EDT, so a 2:00 PM meeting in Warri would be 8:00 AM in New York during EST or 9:00 AM during EDT.

What is the best time to call Warri from the US or UK?

From the UK, the easiest overlap is usually between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM Warri time, which is 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM London time in winter and the same local clock time in summer. From the US East Coast, late afternoon in Warri often works better; for example, 4:00 PM in Warri is 10:00 AM in New York during EST or 11:00 AM during EDT, making it a more realistic business-call window than a Warri morning slot.

What is the UTC offset for Warri?

Warri’s UTC offset is UTC+1. Because the city does not use daylight saving time, this offset remains constant every day of the year, which simplifies recurring meeting schedules with Nigerian teams.

What currency does Warri use?

Warri uses the Nigerian naira (NGN), the national currency of Nigeria. If you are budgeting for hotels, transport, meals, or local services in Warri, prices will normally be quoted in naira rather than US dollars or British pounds.

Is Warri on the same time as Lagos and Abuja?

Yes, Warri is on the same time as Lagos, Abuja, and every other major city in Nigeria. Since the whole country follows Africa/Lagos (UTC+1), there is no domestic time difference to consider when scheduling calls, flights, or internal business operations within Nigeria.

When does the time change in Warri?

The time does not change seasonally in Warri. Since Warri does not observe DST, there are no annual clock-change dates to track locally; only the other city in your comparison may shift, such as London on the last Sunday in March and last Sunday in October, or New York on the second Sunday in March and first Sunday in November.