What time is it in Lagos?
Lagos is in the Africa/Lagos timezone (UTC+1). The clock below is live. The sun rises around 06:40 local time.
Scheduling a call with someone in Lagos? Use the overlap tool on the home page to see when their working hours meet yours. Lagos is UTC+1, so the difference to you depends on where you are.
About the time in Lagos
Lagos keeps the Africa/Lagos timezone, UTC+1 right now. It does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays the same all year. That makes Lagos 1 hour ahead of UTC.
Working-hours overlap with major hubs
If you work 9–5 in Lagos, this is how much of your day overlaps with teams elsewhere:
- New York, 3 h overlap
- London, 8 h overlap
- Singapore, 1 h overlap
Today the sun rises around 06:40 and sets around 19:06 in Lagos. Tonight's sky shows a waxing gibbous. Sun times and golden hour in Lagos →
It is currently week 30.
Most offices in Lagos run a standard 9-to-5 day in UTC+1. If you need to reach someone there, aim for their mid-morning or early afternoon, and use the overlap tool to find the exact window from wherever you happen to be. The clock at the top of this page stays live and always reflects the current offset, daylight saving included.
FAQ
Which timezone is Lagos in?
Lagos uses Africa/Lagos, which is UTC+1.
Does Lagos observe daylight saving time?
The Africa/Lagos zone adjusts automatically for DST where it applies; the clock above is always correct.