Is London Time Different from Nigeria Time? Understanding GMT vs WAT

Discover how London and Nigeria time differ, including GMT and WAT time zones.

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London time and Nigeria time are not the same. London operates on GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) or BST (British Summer Time) depending on the season, while Nigeria is on West Africa Time (WAT), which is GMT+1. This results in Nigeria being one hour ahead of London when London is on GMT, and the same time when London is on BST.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is GMT? GMT stands for Greenwich Mean Time, which is the time standard used in London.
  2. How does Daylight Saving Time affect London time? During Daylight Saving Time, London switches to British Summer Time (BST), which is GMT+1.
  3. What is WAT? WAT stands for West Africa Time, which is GMT+1 and used in Nigeria.
  4. How many hours ahead is Nigeria compared to London? Nigeria is one hour ahead of London when London is on GMT.

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