GMT to Lagos Time Converter
WAT is 1 hour ahead of GMT. 9:00 AM GMT = 10:00 AM WAT.
WAT is 1 hour ahead of GMT. To convert GMT to Lagos Time, add 1 hour to the GMT time: 9:00 AM GMT = 10:00 AM WAT.
GMT (GMT) is used in Same offset as UTC. The UK and Ireland use GMT in winter; Iceland, Ghana and Senegal all year. Lagos Time (Lagos time) is used in Lagos, Nigeria.
The UK is on GMT only in winter; in summer it uses BST (UTC+1).
GMT to Lagos Time time conversion table
GMT to Lagos Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| GMT | Lagos Time | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM GMT | 1:00 AM WAT | night |
| 1:00 AM GMT | 2:00 AM WAT | night |
| 2:00 AM GMT | 3:00 AM WAT | night |
| 3:00 AM GMT | 4:00 AM WAT | night |
| 4:00 AM GMT | 5:00 AM WAT | night |
| 5:00 AM GMT | 6:00 AM WAT | — |
| 6:00 AM GMT | 7:00 AM WAT | — |
| 7:00 AM GMT | 8:00 AM WAT | — |
| 8:00 AM GMT | 9:00 AM WAT | — |
| 9:00 AM GMT | 10:00 AM WAT | work hours |
| 10:00 AM GMT | 11:00 AM WAT | work hours |
| 11:00 AM GMT | 12:00 PM WAT | work hours |
| 12:00 PM GMT | 1:00 PM WAT | work hours |
| 1:00 PM GMT | 2:00 PM WAT | work hours |
| 2:00 PM GMT | 3:00 PM WAT | work hours |
| 3:00 PM GMT | 4:00 PM WAT | work hours |
| 4:00 PM GMT | 5:00 PM WAT | — |
| 5:00 PM GMT | 6:00 PM WAT | — |
| 6:00 PM GMT | 7:00 PM WAT | — |
| 7:00 PM GMT | 8:00 PM WAT | — |
| 8:00 PM GMT | 9:00 PM WAT | — |
| 9:00 PM GMT | 10:00 PM WAT | night |
| 10:00 PM GMT | 11:00 PM WAT | night |
| 11:00 PM GMT | 12:00 AM WAT | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert GMT to Lagos Time
Add 1 hour to the GMT time to get Lagos Time.
Example: 9:00 AM GMT = 10:00 AM WAT.
Across midnight: 11:00 PM GMT = 12:00 AM WAT (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between GMT and Lagos Time
The time difference between GMT and Lagos Time is 1 hour all year – WAT is ahead of GMT.
GMT and Lagos Time during daylight saving time
- GMT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+0 all year.
- Lagos Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+1 all year.
Best time for a meeting between GMT and Lagos Time
GMT and Lagos Time share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM GMT lands between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM WAT, inside working hours for both.
GMT to Lagos Time FAQ
What is the time difference between GMT and Lagos Time?
WAT is 1 hour ahead of GMT all year. 9:00 AM GMT = 10:00 AM WAT.
What is 9 AM GMT in Lagos Time?
9:00 AM GMT is 10:00 AM WAT.
What is 12 PM (noon) GMT in Lagos Time?
12:00 PM GMT is 1:00 PM WAT.
Is Lagos Time ahead of or behind GMT?
WAT is 1 hour ahead of GMT, so it is later in Lagos Time than in GMT.
Does GMT change for daylight saving time?
No. GMT stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
Does Lagos Time change for daylight saving time?
No. Lagos Time stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between GMT and Lagos Time?
GMT and Lagos Time share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM GMT lands between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM WAT, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.