Current time in Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria · West Africa Standard Time (WAT), UTC+1 now
Sunday, October 18, 2026 · WAT (UTC+1)
Lagos time zone
Lagos is on West Africa Standard Time (WAT), UTC+1. Its IANA time zone ID is Africa/Lagos.
Lagos stays on WAT (UTC+1) all year. See West Africa Standard Time for every city on the same time.
Time in Lagos compared with other cities
| City | Time there | Compared with Lagos | Plan a meeting |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 1:49 AM BST | Same time | Lagos to London |
| New York | 8:49 PM EDT · Sat, Oct 17 | 5 hours behind | Lagos to New York |
| Tokyo | 9:49 AM JST | 8 hours ahead | Lagos to Tokyo |
| Singapore | 8:49 AM SGT | 7 hours ahead | Lagos to Singapore |
| Los Angeles | 5:49 PM PDT · Sat, Oct 17 | 8 hours behind | Lagos to Los Angeles |
| San Francisco | 5:49 PM PDT · Sat, Oct 17 | 8 hours behind | Lagos to San Francisco |
| Bangalore | 6:19 AM IST | 4 hours 30 minutes ahead | Lagos to Bangalore |
| Hong Kong | 8:49 AM HKT | 7 hours ahead | Lagos to Hong Kong |
| Sydney | 11:49 AM AEDT | 10 hours ahead | Lagos to Sydney |
| Berlin | 2:49 AM CEST | 1 hour ahead | Lagos to Berlin |
| Dubai | 4:49 AM GST | 3 hours ahead | Lagos to Dubai |
| Toronto | 8:49 PM EDT · Sat, Oct 17 | 5 hours behind | Lagos to Toronto |
Frequently asked questions about time in Lagos
- What time zone is Lagos in?
- Lagos is on West Africa Standard Time (WAT), UTC+1. Its IANA time zone ID is Africa/Lagos.
- Does Lagos observe daylight saving time?
- No. Lagos stays on WAT (UTC+1) all year.
- What is the time difference between Lagos and London?
- London and Lagos are on the same time right now.
- What is the time difference between Lagos and New York?
- New York is 5 hours behind Lagos right now.
Plan a meeting with Lagos
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