Current Time in Lagos, Nigeria
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
WATUTC+1
Lagos time zone
Time Zone
West Africa Time (WAT)
IANA: Africa/Lagos
UTC Offset
UTC+1
Daylight Saving Time
Not observed
Same offset all year
Coordinates
6.45° N, 3.39° E
Sunrise
6:36 AM
Sunset
6:44 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 8 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Lagos to New York | -5 hours | |
| Lagos to London | Same time | |
| Lagos to Dubai | +3 hours | |
| Lagos to New Delhi | +4 hours 30 minutes | |
| Lagos to Tokyo | +8 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Lagos. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Lagos
What time zone is Lagos in?
Lagos is on West Africa Time (IANA time zone Africa/Lagos), which is WAT (UTC+1) all year.
Does Lagos observe daylight saving time?
No. Lagos does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so it stays on WAT (UTC+1) all year. Its time difference with places that do observe daylight saving time changes during the year.
What is the time difference between Lagos and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 5 hours behind Lagos. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Lagos?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 6:36 AM and sets at 6:44 PM local time, giving 12 hours 8 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Nigeria on the same time as Lagos?
Yes. Nigeria uses a single time zone, so Lagos has the same local time as the rest of the country.