Local Time in Maiduguri, Nigeria
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- IANA Zone
- Africa/Lagos
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- Nigeria
- Continent
- Africa
Latest news in Maiduguri
- Nigeria’s conflict-hit Borno state battles cholera outbreak that has killed 74AP News · 90d ago
- Multiple blasts hit northeast Nigeria's Maiduguri city, state governor and residents sayReuters · 175d ago
- At least 23 people killed in suspected suicide attacks in north-eastern NigeriaThe Guardian · 174d ago
- Nigeria: Maiduguri Bombings Show New Threat to CiviliansHuman Rights Watch · 165d ago
- 23 killed, 108 wounded in suspected suicide bombings in northeast NigeriaCourthouse News · 173d ago
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Maiduguri is the capital and the largest city of Borno State in north-eastern Nigeria, on the continent of Africa. The city sits along the seasonal Ngadda River which disappears into the Firki swamps in the areas around Lake Chad. Maiduguri was founded in 1907 as a military outpost by the British Empire during the colonial period. As of 2022, Maiduguri is estimated to have a population of approximately two million people, in the metropolitan area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Maiduguri right now?
- The current time in Maiduguri, Nigeria is 08:51:35 PM (GMT+1), which is UTC+1.
- What time zone is Maiduguri in?
- Maiduguri uses the Africa/Lagos time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated GMT+1, UTC+1.
- Does Maiduguri observe daylight saving time?
- No. Maiduguri does not observe daylight saving time — its UTC offset stays at UTC+1 year-round.
- What is the UTC offset in Maiduguri?
- Maiduguri is currently UTC+1 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).