Does Lagos observe daylight saving time?

No. Lagos stays on WAT (UTC+1) all year, so its clocks don't change.

Does Toronto observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Toronto is on EDT (UTC-4) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to EST (UTC-5).

What time is it in Toronto when it's 9 AM in Lagos?

4:00 AM in Toronto, on the same day.

Lagos to Toronto Meeting Planner

Toronto is 5 hours behind Lagos right now. Their working days overlap for 3 hours today.

Lagos · Nigeria

5:34 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · WAT

Toronto · Canada

12:34 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · EDT · summer time

Best Meeting Times Between Lagos and Toronto

2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Lagos (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Toronto). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 3 hours of overlap today.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

LagosOrganizerNigeria ·5:34AMnow
TorontoCanada ·· summer time12:34AMnow

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Date in Lagos

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Lagos time.

2:00PMBest · OptimalWorking hours in Lagos (14:00) and Toronto (09:00).
3:00PMOption 2 · OptimalWorking hours in Lagos (15:00) and Toronto (10:00).
4:00PMOption 3 · OptimalWorking hours in Lagos (16:00) and Toronto (11:00).

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Each column is a one-hour slot of the first place's day. The Fit row grades how well the slot suits everyone; each row shows the local time and whether it's working hours there.
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Your meeting

Lagos2:00 PM UTC+1Sun, Oct 18
Toronto9:00 AM EDTSun, Oct 18
UTC2026-10-18 13:00 UTC

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Time difference between Lagos and Toronto

Toronto is 5 hours behind Lagos right now: Toronto is on EDT (UTC-4) and Lagos on WAT (UTC+1). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Toronto: then Toronto is 6 hours behind Lagos.

Time difference between Lagos and Toronto over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Toronto 5 hours behind	—
Sun, Nov 1	Toronto 6 hours behind	Clocks go back in Toronto
Sun, Mar 14, 2027	Toronto 5 hours behind	Clocks go forward in Toronto

Lagos is on West Africa Standard Time. Toronto is on Eastern Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Lagos & Toronto Scheduling

What is the time difference between Lagos and Toronto?: Toronto is 5 hours behind Lagos right now: Toronto is on EDT (UTC-4) and Lagos on WAT (UTC+1). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Toronto: then Toronto is 6 hours behind Lagos.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Lagos and Toronto?: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Lagos (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Toronto). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 3 hours of overlap today.
Does Lagos observe daylight saving time?: No. Lagos stays on WAT (UTC+1) all year, so its clocks don't change.
Does Toronto observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Toronto is on EDT (UTC-4) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to EST (UTC-5).
What time is it in Toronto when it's 9 AM in Lagos?: 4:00 AM in Toronto, on the same day.

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