Lagos, Nigeria
Sunday, May 17, 2026 • UTC+1 (GMT+1)
The current local time in Lagos, Nigeria is 17:11:52.
Quick Facts
- Country
- Nigeria
- Region
- Africa
- Population
- 15,388,000
- Coordinates
- 6.45° N, 3.39° E
- Time Zone
- Africa/Lagos
- Currency
- Naira (NGN)
- Languages
- English, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo +1 more
- Country Area
- 923,768 km²
Time Difference Between Lagos and Major Cities
| CITY | LOCAL TIME | DIFFERENCE |
|---|---|---|
| Time in New York | 5h behind | |
| Time in London | Same time | |
| Time in Tokyo | 8h ahead | |
| Time in Sydney | 9h ahead | |
| Time in Dubai | 3h ahead | |
| Time in Singapore | 7h ahead | |
| Time in Los Angeles | 8h behind | |
| Time in Paris | 1h ahead |
Weather in Lagos
Current weather conditions in Lagos including temperature, humidity, wind speed, visibility and a five day weather forecast.
29°C
Partly Cloudy
Humidity
73%
Wind
11.8 km/h
Visibility
31 km
31°
26°
29°
25°
28°
25°
29°
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29°
25°
Cities Near Lagos
Cities in the Same Time Zone as Lagos
Popular Time Differences
- Time difference between Lagos and New York
- Time difference between Lagos and London
- Time difference between Lagos and Tokyo
- Time difference between Lagos and Sydney
- Time difference between Lagos and Dubai
- Time difference between Lagos and Singapore
- Time difference between Lagos and Los Angeles
- Time difference between Lagos and Paris
Map of Lagos
Map showing the location of Lagos at coordinates 6.45407, 3.39467.
About Lagos Time
Lagos is located in Africa, Nigeriaand follows the Africa/Lagos time zone. The city has a population of approximately 15,388,000 people.
The current local time in Lagos is determined by the Africa/Lagos time zone. This time zone is used across several cities in the region and ensures consistent local time for residents and businesses.
On this page, you can find the exact current time in Lagos, compare time differences with other cities around the world, and view additional information such as sunrise and sunset times, weather conditions, and nearby cities that share the same time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lagos
What time zone is Lagos in?
Lagos is in the Africa/Lagos time zone (GMT+1) in Nigeria.
What is the current UTC offset for Lagos?
Lagos is currently at UTC+1.
Does Lagos observe daylight saving time?
No, Lagos does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset (UTC+1) stays constant year-round.
How can I check the current local time in Lagos?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Lagos, Nigeria, updated every second.