Current local time in Lagos, Nigeria
The live clock above shows the time in Lagos. Lagos is in the Africa/Lagos time zone, UTC+1 right now (WAT).
| Country | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Region | Lagos |
| Population | about 4.7 million |
| Coordinates | 6.44° N, 3.39° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Lagos |
| Abbreviation | WAT |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Lagos doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:50 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:33 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| September equinox | 6:35 AM | 6:42 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 6:51 AM | 6:36 PM | 11 h 44 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Lagos at about 12:55 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 46 minutes ahead of the sun, because Lagos sits at 3.4° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Lagos time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Lagos |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 hours behind in Jan, 5 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 9 hours behind in Jan, 8 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 1 hour behind in Jan, same time in Jul | |
| Paris | same time in Jan, 1 hour ahead in Jul | |
| Dubai | 3 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 4.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 7 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 8 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 10 hours ahead in Jan, 9 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Lagos |
|---|---|---|
| Ijebu Ode | 72 km (45 mi) | same time |
| Abeokuta | 80 km (50 mi) | same time |
| Porto-Novo, Benin | 86 km (53 mi) | same time |
| Cotonou, Benin | 96 km (60 mi) | same time |
| Ibadan | 120 km (75 mi) | same time |
| Iwo | 158 km (98 mi) | same time |
| Oyo | 167 km (104 mi) | same time |
| Ife | 173 km (108 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Nigeria
- Kano
- Ibadan
- Kaduna
- Port Harcourt
- Benin City
- Ikare
- Aba
- Abuja
- Zaria
- Jos
- Maiduguri
- Ilorin
- Enugu
- Warri
- Sokoto
- Ogbomosho
- Uyo
- Ife
Questions people ask
What time zone is Lagos in?
Lagos is in the Africa/Lagos time zone, UTC+1, all year.
Does Lagos have daylight saving time?
Lagos doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Lagos when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Lagos's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 46 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).