Current Time in Lagos, Nigeria
GMT+1 · UTC+01:00 · 15,388,000pop.
Time Zone
| Zone | GMT+1 — West Africa Standard Time |
| UTC offset | UTC+01:00 |
| IANA | Africa/Lagos |
| DST | Not observed |
Sun Today
| Sunrise | 06:35 |
| Sunset | 19:04 |
| Day Length | 12h 29m |
| Solar noon | 12:50 |
| Twilight | 06:12 – 19:27 |
Moon & Location
| Phase | 🌖 Waning Gibbous |
| Illumination | 93.1% |
| Coordinates | 6.45°, 3.39° |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Calling code | +234 |
Plan with Lagos time
Practical timing guidance for calls, launches, travel, and remote work in Lagos.
Local rhythm
It is currently afternoon in Lagos, which is inside a normal workday. For most business calls, start with 9:00 AM-5:00 PM GMT+1.
Best global overlap
The strongest workday overlap is with London: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM in Lagos matches 9:00 AM-5:00 PM there.
DST caveat
Lagos does not currently observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset is steadier through the year.
Time Difference from Lagos
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York City | +5h |
| Los Angeles | +8h |
| London | Same time |
| Berlin | -1h |
| Dubai | -3h |
| Mumbai | -4h 30m |
| Shanghai | -7h |
| Tokyo | -8h |
| Sydney | -9h |
| São Paulo | +4h |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Lagos in?
Lagos uses West Africa Standard Time (GMT+1, UTC+01:00). IANA identifier: Africa/Lagos. Lagos does not observe daylight saving time.
Sunrise and sunset in Lagos today?
Sunrise 06:35, sunset 19:04. Day length: 12h 29m (+0m vs yesterday). Solar noon: 12:50.
Moon phase in Lagos?
🌖 Waning Gibbous (93.1% illuminated). Next full moon: Jul 29. Next new moon: Jul 14.