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Current Time in Lagos, Nigeria

Lagos is on West Africa Time – WAT (UTC+1) right now. Lagos does not observe daylight saving time.

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Africa/Lagos

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Time zone of Lagos

Time zoneWest Africa Time
AbbreviationWAT
UTC offsetUTC+1
IANA time zone idAfrica/Lagos
Daylight saving timeNot observed

Time difference between Lagos and other cities

CityDifferenceLocal time
New York6 hours behind--:--
Los Angeles9 hours behind--:--
London1 hour behind--:--
ParisSame time--:--
Dubai3 hours ahead--:--
India4 hours 30 minutes ahead--:--
Manila7 hours ahead--:--
Tokyo8 hours ahead--:--
Sydney10 hours ahead--:--
Toronto6 hours behind--:--

Daylight saving time in Lagos

Lagos does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC+1 all year, so conversions never shift.

Lagos time FAQ

What time is it in Lagos right now?

Lagos is on WAT (UTC+1). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Lagos, updated every second.

What time zone is Lagos in?

Lagos is in West Africa Time, abbreviated WAT, UTC+1. Its IANA time zone id is Africa/Lagos.

Does Lagos observe daylight saving time?

No. Lagos stays on UTC+1 all year.

What is the time difference between Lagos and New York?

New York is 6 hours behind Lagos.

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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.