Current Time in Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria 🇳🇬 runs on Africa/Lagos.
22:12:27
Saturday, 16 May 2026
Africa/Lagos · UTC+1
Timezone
Africa/Lagos
UTC Offset
UTC+1
Country
Nigeria
DST
Not observed
The current time in Lagos is shown above. The clock updates every second once the page loads. Lagos runs WAT (UTC+1) year-round; Nigeria does not observe DST.
When is it daytime in Lagos?
In Lagos, daytime runs roughly from 7am to 7pm local. Right now it is after dark in Lagos. Business hours are typically 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday.
Other cities in the same time zone
Lagos is the only major city in our current-time index on Africa/Lagos.
Plan a meeting with Lagos
Most cross-city scheduling from Lagos runs against the cities below. Each page shows the overlap window and the time difference, with DST handled live.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Lagos right now?
Use the live clock at the top of this page for the current Lagos time. Lagos operates on Africa/Lagos, which is currently UTC+1.
What time zone does Lagos use?
Lagos uses Africa/Lagos (IANA timezone identifier). At standard time, the UTC offset is +1. Lagos does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays constant year-round.
Does Lagos observe daylight saving time?
No. The offset stays at UTC+1 year-round.
How can I plan a meeting with someone in Lagos?
Use one of the meeting-time pages below for a specific city pair. Each page shows the overlap window between Lagos working hours and the other city's, and the live tool maps it in both directions.