What time is it in Lagos?
The clock below shows the exact local time in Lagos, Nigeria, ticking live in your browser. Lagos is Nigeria's biggest city, on West Africa Time (UTC+1).
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Time zone & daylight saving
Lagos uses the Africa/Lagos time zone, which is currently UTC+1. Lagos does not change its clocks: it stays on UTC+1 all year.
If you have a call or flight around a clock change, double-check the time a few days before. Most mix-ups happen on the weekend the clocks move.
Time difference from major cities
Planning a call
Here is how common business hours in Lagos line up elsewhere today:
| Lagos | New York | London | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 in Lagos | 03:00 | 08:00 | 16:00 |
| 10:00 in Lagos | 05:00 | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| 12:00 in Lagos | 07:00 | 12:00 | 20:00 |
| 14:00 in Lagos | 09:00 | 14:00 | 22:00 |
| 16:00 in Lagos | 11:00 | 16:00 | 00:00 |
| 18:00 in Lagos | 13:00 | 18:00 | 02:00 |
| 20:00 in Lagos | 15:00 | 20:00 | 04:00 |
A rough rule: anything between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. in the earlier city usually lands inside working hours for both sides, unless they are more than 8 hours apart.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Lagos in?
Lagos is in the Africa/Lagos time zone, currently UTC+1.
Does Lagos have daylight saving time?
No. Lagos stays on UTC+1 all year.
How do I know the time difference between me and Lagos?
The live line under the clock compares your device's time zone with Lagos and updates automatically.