Time in Lagos, Nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria is on West Africa Time (WAT), UTC+1 all year, with no daylight saving time.
Daylight saving time in Lagos
Lagos does not change its clocks: it stays on UTC+1 all year.
Lagos business hours around the world
9 AM to 5 PM in Lagos is 8:00 AM–4:00 PM UTC on Oct 23, 2026.
| City | Difference | 9:00 AM in Lagos is |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 hours behind | 4:00 AM |
| Los Angeles | 8 hours behind | 1:00 AM |
| London | same time | 9:00 AM |
| Paris | 1 hour ahead | 10:00 AM |
| Mumbai | 4 hours 30 minutes ahead | 1:30 PM |
| Singapore | 7 hours ahead | 4:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 8 hours ahead | 5:00 PM |
| Sydney | 10 hours ahead | 7:00 PM |
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Questions
What time zone is Lagos in?
Lagos uses the IANA time zone Africa/Lagos, known as West Africa Time (WAT). It is UTC+1 all year.
Does Lagos observe daylight saving time?
No. Lagos keeps the same clock all year, so its difference to places that do change (such as New York or London) shifts by an hour twice a year.
What is the time difference between Lagos and New York?
On Oct 23, 2026, New York is 5 hours behind Lagos. 9:00 AM in Lagos is 4:00 AM in New York.
What are business hours in Lagos in UTC?
On Oct 23, 2026, 9 AM to 5 PM in Lagos is 8:00 AM–4:00 PM UTC.
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Computed from the IANA time zone database on Oct 23, 2026. Live clocks and the converter use your browser's copy of the same data.