PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Lagos
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- West Africa Standard Time
- IANA zone
- Africa/Lagos
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+1
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Nigeria
- Region
- Lagos
- Population
- 15,388,000
- Coordinates
- 6.45° N, 3.39° E
- Elevation
- 11 m
Lagos is a city in Nigeria, with a population of about 15,388,000. It uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (IANA identifier Africa/Lagos).
Lagos does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC+1 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include Abuja.
Because Lagos lies at 6.45° N, 3.39° E, the length of the day changes only slightly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 12 h 30 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 11 h 45 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:50 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 06 min |
| June solstice | 6:33 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| September equinox | 6:35 AM | 6:42 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| December solstice | 6:51 AM | 6:36 PM | 11 h 45 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Lagos in?
Lagos is in the West Africa Standard Time time zone, IANA identifier Africa/Lagos. The UTC offset is UTC+1.
Does Lagos have daylight saving time?
No. Lagos stays on UTC+1 all year.
What is the time difference between Lagos and New York?
In January New York is 6 hours behind Lagos, and in July it is 5 hours behind Lagos, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Lagos and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Lagos, and in July it is 8 hours behind Lagos, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Lagos?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 6:33 AM and sets at about 7:03 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 6:51 AM and sets at about 6:36 PM (local time).