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Current Time in Lagos, Nigeria

Q: What timezone is Lagos in?

Lagos is in the WAT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is Africa/Lagos. The UTC offset is +1:00 (year-round).

Q: What is the UTC offset for Lagos?

Lagos's UTC offset is UTC+1:00 year-round. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

Q: What continent is Lagos in?

Lagos is located in Africa. It is the 14.9 million population city in Nigeria.

Nigeria · WAT · UTC+1:00

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Africa/Lagos

Lagos Timezone Details

Timezone	WAT
UTC Offset (standard)	UTC+1:00
Daylight Saving Time	No (not observed)
IANA Timezone ID	Africa/Lagos
Country	Nigeria
Population	14.9 million

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📅 Public Holidays in Nigeria (2026)

Upcoming public holidays for Nigeria. Dates marked (est.) are approximate and subject to official confirmation.

Jan 1

New Year's Day

Apr 3

Good Friday

Apr 6

Easter Monday

May 1

Workers' Day

May 27

Children's Day

Jun 12

Democracy Day

Oct 1

Independence Day

Dec 25

Christmas Day

Dec 26

Boxing Day

Business hours may be affected on these dates. Check local schedules before planning calls or visits.

📞 Best Time to Call Lagos

Find the best hours for a call between Lagos (WAT, UTC+1:00) and another city.

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About Lagos Time Zone (WAT)

Lagos, Nigeria's largest city and Africa's most populous city, uses West Africa Time (WAT, UTC+1) year-round without Daylight Saving Time.

Key fact: Lagos is 1 hour ahead of UTC and in the same timezone as most of West Africa.

Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Lagos with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Lagos Time

What time is it in Lagos right now? +

The current time in Lagos, Nigeria is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Lagos is in the WAT timezone (UTC+1:00).

What timezone is Lagos in? +

Lagos is in the WAT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is Africa/Lagos. The UTC offset is +1:00 (year-round).

Does Lagos observe Daylight Saving Time? +

No, Lagos does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The local time stays at UTC+1:00 throughout the entire year.

What is the UTC offset for Lagos? +

Lagos's UTC offset is UTC+1:00 year-round. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

What is the time difference between Lagos and London? +

Lagos (WAT) is UTC+1:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Lagos is 1 hour ahead of UTC and in the same timezone as most of West Africa.

How do I convert Lagos time to UTC? +

To convert Lagos time to UTC, subtract UTC+1:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Lagos and the UTC offset is UTC+1:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.

What continent is Lagos in? +

Lagos is located in Africa. It is the 14.9 million population city in Nigeria.

What is the IANA timezone name for Lagos? +

The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Lagos is Africa/Lagos. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.

What time is sunrise in Lagos today? +

Today's sunrise and sunset times for Lagos are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Lagos's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).

What time does it get dark in Lagos? +

Sunset times in Lagos are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.

How long is a flight from Lagos? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Murtala Muhammed Intl (LOS) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Lagos to London, Lagos to New York, Lagos to Dubai, Lagos to Tokyo.