Current local time in Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria, uses the Africa/Lagos time zone (West Africa Time). There is no daylight saving: the offset stays UTC+1 all year. Below: the live clock, exact clock-change dates, sunrise and sunset, and the best times to call other cities.
- Time zone
- West Africa Time
- UTC offset now
- UTC+1
- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Dialing code
- +234
The time zone, at a glance.
Lagos follows Africa/Lagos. No UTC-offset changes are scheduled during 2026 under the current time zone rules. For an appointment, use the date of the event: another city can change its clocks even when this one does not.
Offsets shown at local noon on the 15th of each month, 2026. Exact transition instants are listed below.
When do the clocks change?
2026
No clock change scheduled in 2026. Lagos stays on UTC+1 throughout this calendar year.
2027
No clock change scheduled in 2027. Lagos stays on UTC+1 throughout this calendar year.
Future dates reflect the time zone database available at build time (2026-10-22), not a promise that governments will leave the rules unchanged. See the international clock-change calendar →
How the light changes in Lagos.
Of these monthly samples, Jun has the most daylight (12h 30m) and Dec the least (11h 45m).
| Date in 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:02 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 47m | UTC+1 |
| Feb 15 | 7:03 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 55m | UTC+1 |
| Mar 15 | 6:53 AM | 6:57 PM | 12h 5m | UTC+1 |
| Apr 15 | 6:38 AM | 6:54 PM | 12h 16m | UTC+1 |
| May 15 | 6:30 AM | 6:55 PM | 12h 25m | UTC+1 |
| Jun 15 | 6:32 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 30m | UTC+1 |
| Jul 15 | 6:38 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 28m | UTC+1 |
| Aug 15 | 6:41 AM | 7:00 PM | 12h 20m | UTC+1 |
| Sep 15 | 6:37 AM | 6:46 PM | 12h 9m | UTC+1 |
| Oct 15 | 6:32 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 59m | UTC+1 |
| Nov 15 | 6:36 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 50m | UTC+1 |
| Dec 15 | 6:49 AM | 6:34 PM | 11h 45m | UTC+1 |
Local civil times; a jump in sunrise on the clock can reflect daylight saving, not an abrupt change in the Sun’s movement.
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Best times to call from Lagos
One-hour calls on Thursday, October 22, 2026, preferring 9 am – 5 pm on both sides. Times are Lagos time unless marked.
| Calling | Difference | Best one-hour window | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 hours behind | 2:00 PM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–12:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| London | the same time as | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Tokyo | 8 hours ahead | 7:00 AM–1:00 PM (3:00 PM–9:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Los Angeles | 8 hours behind | 3:00 PM–9:00 PM (7:00 AM–1:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Sydney | 10 hours ahead | 9:00 AM–11:00 AM (7:00 PM–9:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Dubai | 3 hours ahead | 9:00 AM–2:00 PM (12:00 PM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
Calculated for the date above; differences can change around clock-change dates. Public holidays and personal schedules are not included.
Upcoming public holidays
National holidays in Nigeria, when offices and banks are often closed. Regional holidays are not listed.
- Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · National Youth Day
- Fri, Dec 25, 2026 · Christmas Day
- Sat, Dec 26, 2026 · Boxing Day
- Fri, Jan 1, 2027 · New Year's Day
- Tue, Mar 9, 2027 · Id el Fitr
- Fri, Mar 26, 2027 · Good Friday
Airports serving Lagos
Flight times are published in each airport’s local time. Airports with scheduled service within 80 km; straight-line distance from the city center.
- LOS Murtala Muhammed International Airport · 9 km
Places that share Lagos’s clock
These places use the same Africa/Lagos rules, so their time always matches Lagos, including clock changes.
- Kano
- Ibadan
- Kaduna
- Port Harcourt
- Benin City
- Ikare
- Aba
- Abuja
- Zaria
- Jos
- Maiduguri
- Ilorin
- Enugu
- Warri
- Sokoto
- Ogbomosho
- Uyo
- Ife
- Oyo
- Ado Ekiti
Also on UTC+1 today
Countries with places on the same offset on 2026-10-22. Their clocks match Lagos today but may differ after a clock change.
- United Kingdom
- Congo (Kinshasa)
- Angola
- Algeria
- Portugal
- Cameroon
- Tunisia
- Congo (Brazzaville)
- Ireland
- Chad
- Niger
- Central African Republic
- Benin
- Gabon
- Spain
- Equatorial Guinea
- Isle of Man
- Faroe Islands
Questions about time in Lagos
What time zone is Lagos in?
Lagos uses the IANA time zone Africa/Lagos, known as West Africa Time. Its offset is UTC+1 all year.
Does Lagos observe daylight saving time?
No. Lagos keeps UTC+1 all year.
What is the time difference between Lagos and other major cities?
On Thursday, October 22, 2026: New York is 5 hours behind Lagos; London is on the same time; Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of Lagos; Los Angeles is 8 hours behind Lagos; Sydney is 10 hours ahead of Lagos; Dubai is 3 hours ahead of Lagos.
How do I call Lagos from abroad?
Dial your international access code (or + on a mobile), then +234, then the local number without its leading trunk zero where one is used. Check the best calling windows above before you dial.
What these numbers can—and cannot—tell you.
The live clock converts your device’s time with your browser’s IANA-based time zone data. It does not independently synchronize your clock. The solar calculations use SunCalc with representative city-center coordinates; civil sunrise and sunset are approximate horizon events, not weather forecasts.
Our date-aware calculations are more useful than treating Lagos as a permanently fixed abbreviation. For calendar software, use Africa/Lagos. For a one-off invitation, include the full date and a shared conversion link. Read the methodology and data limitations.