Current Time in Lagos, Nigeria 🇳🇬
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Lagos ranks
#7 for largest by population.
Lat/Long: 6.45° N, 3.39° E
Elevation: 11 m above sea level
Population rank: Largest city in Nigeria
State: Lagos
IANA Timezone: Africa/Lagos
Solar time: clocks run about 45m ahead of the sun
Timezone: WAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Nigeria: WAT
Daylight Hours in Lagos
Lagos gets 12h 29m of daylight today — sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset is at 18:59.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 45m near the December solstice to 12h 30m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Lagos and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Lagos right now.
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These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Lagos.
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Prayer Times in Lagos
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 8 Jun ● | 05:12 | 06:30 | 12:45 | 16:12 | 18:59 | 20:29 |
| Tue, 9 Jun | 05:12 | 06:31 | 12:45 | 16:12 | 19:00 | 20:30 |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 05:12 | 06:31 | 12:45 | 16:12 | 19:00 | 20:30 |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 05:12 | 06:31 | 12:46 | 16:12 | 19:00 | 20:30 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 05:13 | 06:31 | 12:46 | 16:13 | 19:00 | 20:30 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 05:13 | 06:31 | 12:46 | 16:13 | 19:01 | 20:31 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 05:13 | 06:31 | 12:46 | 16:13 | 19:01 | 20:31 |
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14-day Forecast for Lagos
Moon Phases & Times for Lagos
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
44.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 01:18
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 13:39
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How Far Is Lagos From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 4,716 km | N (359deg) |
| London | 5,021 km | N (357deg) |
| Dubai | 5,885 km | ENE (63deg) |
| Moscow | 6,258 km | NNE (22deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 6,371 km | WSW (237deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,622 km | ENE (72deg) |
| New York | 8,479 km | NW (310deg) |
| Singapore | 11,142 km | E (87deg) |
Lagos's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Lagos and you would surface in the open ocean, near 6.5deg S, 176.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lagos
What time is it in Lagos right now?
The current local time in Lagos is 23:50 on Monday, June 08, 2026. Lagos follows the Africa/Lagos time zone.
What time zone is Lagos in?
Lagos uses the Africa/Lagos IANA time zone (UTC+01:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Lagos?
Is Lagos on daylight saving time right now?
No — Lagos is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 08, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Lagos tonight?
The moon phase over Lagos tonight is Waning Crescent with 44.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Lagos?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Lagos, clocks run about 45m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.