Nigeria · Africa/Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria is in the Africa/Lagos time zone (UTC+01:00) and does not observe daylight saving time (DST). The current local time is shown live above. Use the comparison table below to see Lagos's time against major cities around the world, and check Nigeria's public holidays.
Lagos vs the World
Current time difference between Lagos, Nigeria and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Lagos |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 10:23 AM | UTC−4 | 5h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 3:23 PM | UTC+1 | Same time |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 6:23 PM | UTC+4 | 3h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 7:53 PM | UTC+5:30 | 4h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 10:23 PM | UTC+8 | 7h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 11:23 PM | UTC+9 | 8h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 12:23 AM | UTC+10 | 9h behind |
Business Hours in Lagos (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Lagos, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Lagos | 5:00 PM in Lagos |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| London | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| Dubai | 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 1:30 PM | 9:30 PM |
| Singapore | 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| Tokyo | 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| Sydney | 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Public Holidays in Nigeria
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | — | public |
| Mar 29 | Good Friday | — | public |
| Apr 1 | Easter Monday | — | public |
| Apr 10 | Eid al-Fitr | — | public |
| May 1 | Workers' Day | — | public |
| Jun 12 | Democracy Day | — | public |
| Jun 17 | Eid al-Adha | — | public |
| Oct 1 | Independence Day | — | public |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | — | public |
| Dec 26 | Boxing Day | — | public |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Lagos in?
Lagos, Nigeria is in the Africa/Lagos time zone (UTC+01:00) and does not observe daylight saving time.
What time is it in Lagos right now?
The current local time in Lagos is shown live at the top of this page, and the table below shows Lagos's time against major cities worldwide.
Does Lagos observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No — Lagos does not observe daylight saving time, so the local time stays the same all year round.
What is Lagos's UTC / GMT offset?
Lagos is in Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What is the time difference between Lagos and India?
Lagos (UTC+01:00) is 4 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30).
What is the time difference between Lagos and New York?
Lagos (UTC+01:00) is 5 hours ahead of New York (US Eastern Time).
What is Lagos's airport code?
Lagos's main airport is LOS — the IATA code many people use when searching for Lagos time.