Current local time in Lagos, Nigeria
WAT · UTC+01:00 · West Africa Standard Time
About Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (Africa/Lagos), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 9,000,000.
| Country: | Nigeria |
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| Coordinates: | 6°27′N / 3°24′E |
| Population: | 9,000,000 |
| Currency: | Nigerian naira (NGN) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +234 |
Time zone in Lagos
| IANA time zone: | Africa/Lagos |
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| Time zone name: | West Africa Standard Time (WAT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+01:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Lagos does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Lagos today
| Sunrise: | 06:32 |
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| Sunset: | 18:29 |
| Solar noon: | 12:31 |
| Day length: | 11h 57m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:11 – 18:50 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (WAT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Lagos
- LondonSame timeLagos is on the same time
- New York+5 hLagos is 5 hours ahead of New York
- Tokyo−8 hLagos is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Lagos time
What time zone is Lagos in?
Lagos uses the IANA time zone Africa/Lagos (West Africa Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Lagos observe daylight saving time?
Lagos does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Lagos and London?
Right now Lagos and London are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Lagos and New York?
Right now Lagos is 5 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.