Offset
There is no time difference between Onitsha and Greenwich Mean Time.
Onitsha (WAT) is currently the same time as Greenwich Mean Time (BST).
WAT: UTC+1
BST: UTC+1
Greenwich Mean Time is currently observing daylight saving time; Onitsha is not.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–5 PM in Onitsha (9 AM–5 PM in Greenwich Mean Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 1:00 PM Onitsha (1:00 PM Greenwich Mean Time).
This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
Nigeria
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Workers' DayFri, May 1
- Children's DayWed, May 27
- Democracy DayFri, Jun 12
- National DayThu, Oct 1
- National Youth DaySun, Nov 1
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- Boxing DayMon, Dec 28
United Kingdom
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Early May Bank HolidayMon, May 4
- Spring Bank HolidayMon, May 25
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- St. Stephen's DayMon, Dec 28
About these zones
Onitsha uses West Africa Time (WAT). To call Nigeria, dial +234.
Greenwich Mean Time is also known as GMT, or BST. To call United Kingdom, dial +44.
Greenwich Mean Time is approximately 3,150 miles north of Onitsha.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Onitsha | GMT | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Greenwich Mean Time observes daylight saving time; Onitsha does not. The offset between the two zones changes when Greenwich Mean Time transitions: on Sunday, October 25, 2026, clocks fall back from BST to GMT.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 6:19 AM
- Sunset
- 6:47 PM
- Day length
- 12h 28m
- Sunrise
- 4:45 AM
- Sunset
- 9:17 PM
- Day length
- 16h 32m
Daylight overlap: 12h 28m — 6:19 AM–6:47 PM in Onitsha (6:19 AM–6:47 PM in Greenwich Mean Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in West Africa Time
Cities in Greenwich Mean Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in West Africa Time
- LOS
- KAN
- IBA
- ABV
- PHC
- KAD
- BNI
- ABB
Airports in Greenwich Mean Time
- LCY
- LGW
- LHR
- LTN
- STN
- BHX
- EMA
- GLA
- PIK
- LBA
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Onitsha in GMT?
- 9:00 am Onitsha is 9:00 am GMT.
- What is 12:00 pm Onitsha in GMT?
- 12:00 pm Onitsha is 12:00 pm GMT.
- What is 12:30 pm Onitsha in GMT?
- 12:30 pm Onitsha is 12:30 pm GMT.
- What is 2:00 pm Onitsha in GMT?
- 2:00 pm Onitsha is 2:00 pm GMT.
- What is 5:00 pm Onitsha in GMT?
- 5:00 pm Onitsha is 5:00 pm GMT.
- What is 11:30 pm Onitsha in GMT?
- 11:30 pm Onitsha is 11:30 pm GMT.