Lagos does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on WAT year-round.
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Lagos Time Zone: WAT and UTC+1
Lagos operates on WAT (UTC+1), placing it ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by 1 hour. The IANA timezone identifier is Africa/Lagos.
Lagos does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on WAT year-round. This means the time difference between Lagos and cities that do observe daylight saving time will shift by one hour seasonally.
For scheduling calls with Lagos, useful reference points: Lagos is 1 hour ahead of London on GMT and 6 hours ahead of New York on EST. During US daylight saving time the difference with New York shifts by one hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Lagos right now?
Lagos follows WAT (UTC+1). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Lagos, updated every second.
What time zone is Lagos in?
Lagos is in WAT (UTC+1). The IANA timezone identifier is Africa/Lagos.
Does Lagos observe daylight saving time?
Lagos does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on WAT year-round.
What is the time difference between Lagos and London?
Lagos (WAT, UTC+1) is 1 hour ahead of London During BST the difference changes by an hour..
What is the time difference between Lagos and New York?
Lagos (WAT, UTC+1) is 6 hours ahead of New York During EDT the difference changes by an hour..