Current Time in Lagos, Nigeria
Check the current time in Lagos, including its time zone, UTC offset, and daylight saving status. Use this page to quickly plan calls, travel, or meetings with people in Lagos.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
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About Time in Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria's largest city, operates on West Africa Time (WAT, UTC+1). As Africa's most populous city and a major economic hub, Lagos shares its time zone offset with cities across Central and West Africa.
The current time in Lagos is displayed above and updates every second. Today in Lagos, the sun rises at approximately 6:39 AM and sets at approximately 6:53 PM. The current date is Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Whether you're scheduling a meeting across time zones, planning travel to Lagos, or simply curious about the local time, NowTimeHub provides accurate, real-time information for Lagos, Nigeria and hundreds of other cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Lagos observe Daylight Saving Time?
No, Lagos and Nigeria do not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time zone is Lagos in?
Lagos is in the Africa/Lagos time zone with an offset of GMT+01:00 from UTC.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Lagos?
Today, sunrise in Lagos is at approximately 6:39 AM and sunset at approximately 6:53 PM. Times vary throughout the year.
What is the current time in Lagos?
The current time in Lagos is shown in the live clock above. This page updates every second to show the accurate local time.
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Last updated: August 2026