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Current Time in Lagos, Nigeria
Nigeria · WAT · UTC+1:00
Lagos Timezone Details
| Timezone | WAT |
| UTC Offset (standard) | UTC+1:00 |
| Daylight Saving Time | No (not observed) |
| IANA Timezone ID | Africa/Lagos |
| Country | |
| 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.
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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
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Africa/Lagos. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.