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West Africa Standard Time (WAT) · UTC+1
About Lagos
Lagos is Nigeria's commercial capital and the business centre of West Africa, home to the country's main port, stock exchange, banks and a fast-growing technology sector. It is also the base of the Nollywood film industry and Afrobeats music, so business partners and the diaspora check the time here often.
Nigeria uses West Africa Time, UTC+1, across the whole country, with no daylight saving. That puts Lagos on the same time as London during British Summer Time and one hour ahead of it in winter. Being near the equator, sunrise and sunset stay fairly steady through the year, and offices typically work Monday to Friday.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Lagos in?
Lagos is in the West Africa Standard Time time zone (WAT), which is UTC+1.
Does Lagos observe daylight saving time?
No. Lagos does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+1 all year.
What is the time difference between Lagos and UTC?
Lagos is currently UTC+1.
What is the dialling code for Lagos?
The international dialling code for Lagos is +234.
When is the best time to call Lagos from London?
Working hours (9:00–17:00) overlap from 09:00 to 16:00 in London, which is 10:00 to 17:00 in Lagos.