Current time in Lagos, Nigeria

Lagos follows West Africa Time (WAT) and remains on the same time throughout the year. Note: Nigeria does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

Quick facts:

• Time zone: WAT (UTC +1:00)
• Daylight Saving: Not observed
• UTC offset: +1 hour
• IANA zone: Africa/Lagos

Time difference from Lagos:

• Lagos ↔ Sydney: Sydney is usually 9–10 hours ahead (depending on Australian DST)
• Lagos ↔ Auckland: Auckland is usually 11–12 hours ahead
• Lagos ↔ Los Angeles: LA is usually 8–9 hours behind (depending on US DST)
• Lagos ↔ New York: NY is usually 6 hours behind (sometimes 5 during US DST overlap)
• Lagos ↔ London: London is usually 1 hour behind (same time during UK DST)

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Lagos use Daylight Saving Time?
No. Nigeria stays on West Africa Time (UTC +1) all year.

What time zone is Lagos in?
West Africa Time (WAT), UTC +1:00.

Is Lagos the same time as London?
Not always. London is the same time during UK Daylight Saving Time, but 1 hour behind during UK standard time.