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Current Time in Lagos, Nigeria

Africa/Lagos Timezone

GMT+1Africa/LagosClock synchronized (±0ms)
10:54:15
Thursday
October 29, 2026
Unix Timestamp

1793267655

UTC Time

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:54:15 GMT

ISO Format

2026-10-29T09:54:15.858Z

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Developer snippet

Use this timezone in your code:

const date = new Date();
const options = { timeZone: "Africa/Lagos", hour: "2-digit", minute: "2-digit" };
const formatter = new Intl.DateTimeFormat('en-US', options);
console.log(formatter.format(date));

City Information

Timezone Information

CountryNigeria
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Coordinates6.5244° N, 3.3792° E
Population14.8 million

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it now in Lagos?

The current local time in Lagos, Nigeria is 9:54 AM UTC. Lagos is located in the Africa/Lagos timezone.

What is the time difference between Lagos and UTC?

Lagos follows Africa/Lagos time. The current offset from UTC is 0 hours.

Does Lagos observe daylight saving time?

This depends on the local regulations of Nigeria. The current time is 9:54:15 AM Coordinated Universal Time, which automatically adjusts for daylight saving time when applicable.

How does time in Lagos compare to other major cities?

Here is how the current time in Lagos compares to other major cities: New York: 05:54 AM (-5h) • London: 09:54 AM (-1h) • Tokyo: 06:54 PM (+8h)

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