Current time in Lagos, Nigeria

Use this page to check the current time in Lagos, Nigeria, including Nigeria time for calls, travel, remote work, and scheduling.

Lagos uses West Africa Time throughout the year. The live clock above reflects the current Lagos time automatically.

Country
Nigeria
Common searches
Lagos time, Nigeria time
Time zone
West Africa Time (UTC+1)
Daylight saving
Lagos, Nigeria does not currently use a separate daylight saving offset

Lagos time FAQ

What time is it in Lagos now?
The live clock on this page shows the current local time in Lagos, Nigeria.
What time zone is Lagos in?
Lagos uses West Africa Time.
Does Lagos observe daylight saving time?
No separate daylight saving offset is shown for Lagos; check the timezone and offset above for the current status.

Time differences right now

Live comparison of Lagos with cities that often matter for meetings and calls. Differences follow the current daylight saving state on both sides.

CityLocal timeDifference from Lagos
New York, United States5:42 AM5 h behind
London, United Kingdom10:42 AMSame time zone
Tokyo, Japan6:42 PM8 h ahead
Shanghai, China5:42 PM7 h ahead
Dubai, United Arab Emirates1:42 PM3 h ahead
Sydney, Australia8:42 PM10 h ahead
Los Angeles, California2:42 AM8 h behind

City facts

Lagos facts

Use this city snapshot alongside the live clock to compare location, daylight, airport, and nearby-city details for Lagos.

Location
Lagos · Nigeria
Population
14,862,000
Daylight today
6:33 AM - 6:34 PM
Climate
Tropical savanna climate · Aw

Geography and profile

Location
Lagos · Nigeria
Population
14,862,000
Population density
14,867.9 /km²
Coordinates
6.4122, 3.3893
Area
999.60 km²
Altitude
10 m
Climate
Tropical savanna climate · Aw

Sunrise and sunset

Sunrise today
6:33 AM
Sunset today
6:34 PM

Airports and access

No airport details are available in this city snapshot.

Nearby cities

  • Lagos Island · 4.4 km
  • Apapa · 4.8 km
  • Ajeromi-Ifelodun · 7.1 km
  • Lagos Mainland · 10.3 km
  • Surulere · 10.7 km
  • Mushin · 14.2 km
  • Amuwo-Odofin · 14.2 km
  • Eti-Osa East · 16.0 km

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