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Lagos

Nigeria • Local Time

Sunday, December 28, 2025

GMT+1Night
Sunrise
06:11
Sunset
17:49
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Currency
Nigerian Naira
Phone Code
+234 1
Sunrise
06:11
Sunset
17:49

Time in Lagos

Lagos, Nigeria's megacity, operates on West Africa Time (WAT/UTC+1). Africa's most populous city is a commercial powerhouse with a booming Nollywood film industry and vibrant music scene.

Daylight Saving Time

Nigeria does not observe Daylight Saving Time. WAT (UTC+1) applies year-round.

Time Difference

Lagos is UTC+1 year-round. When noon in Lagos: London 11 AM, NYC 6 AM, Dubai 3 PM.

Business Hours

Business hours 8 AM to 5 PM. Traffic means flexible timing. Lagos never sleeps - markets and nightlife run late.

Timezone Facts

Same timezone as much of Central Europe. Nigeria uses WAT (UTC+1) without DST. Lagos is projected to become world's largest city.

World Cities

Visiting Lagos?

November to March (dry season).

Ultimate Guide to Lagos

15.4M populationEnglish, Yoruba, Igbo, HausaGMT+1

Nigeria's largest city and economic hub. One of Africa's fastest-growing cities. Major entertainment industry.

🌡️Climate

Tropical wet with hot humid weather year-round (25-33°C). Rainy season April-October.