Current time in Lagos
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Tuesday, 1 September 2026
Nigeria — West Africa Time · UTC+1
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What time is it in Lagos?
The current local time in Lagos is — on Tuesday, 1 September 2026. Lagos is on WAT (UTC+1) (UTC+1).
Lagos runs on West Africa Time, a fixed UTC+1 with no seasonal change. That puts Nigeria level with London in the British summer and one hour ahead in winter, which makes Lagos one of the easiest African hubs to schedule with both Europe and the US East Coast in the same working day.
Time zone facts
| Time zone | WAT (UTC+1), no daylight saving |
| Current offset | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving | Not observed |
| IANA zone | Africa/Lagos |
Sunrise and sunset today
| Sunrise | 06:40 |
| Sunset | 18:55 |
| Day length | 12 h 14 m |
| Solar noon | 12:48 |
Good to know
- WAT is shared with Algiers, Kinshasa, Luanda and Yaoundé.
- Lagos is 6 hours ahead of New York in the northern winter and 5 hours ahead in summer.
- Six degrees from the equator, Lagos sees roughly 12 hours of daylight every day of the year.
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Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Lagos right now?
The clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Lagos, updated every second from your device clock and the Africa/Lagos time zone. WAT (UTC+1), no daylight saving.
Does Lagos use daylight saving time?
No. Lagos stays on the same offset all year, so the gap to other countries changes only when those places change their own clocks.
What is the time difference between Lagos and me?
The comparison table on this page converts the current time in Lagos into your own local time and into the main cities people schedule with.
When does the sun rise and set in Lagos?
Today's sunrise, sunset and day length are calculated on this page from the local coordinates — no account or location permission needed.
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