This is a timeline or chronology of Yoruba history. It contains notable or important cultural, historical and political events in Yorubaland, its constituent kingdoms and its immediate region as it relates to the Yoruba people of West Africa. Many of the dates, especially those from the periods before written history are approximates, and are always indicated when shown. Do not add events that aren't notable to this timeline.
<div class="toc"> Centuries: 1st century AD2nd century AD3rd century AD4th century AD5th century AD6th century AD7th century AD8th century AD - 9th century AD - 10th century AD - 11th century AD - 12th century AD - 13th century AD - 14th century AD - 15th century AD - 16th century AD - 17th century AD - 18th century AD - 19th century AD - 20th century AD - 21st century AD </div>