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Time Difference: Lagos to London

🇳🇬LagosUTC+1
vs
🇬🇧LondonUTC+0
🇳🇬
Lagos, Nigeria
Fri, May 29
🇬🇧
London, UK
Fri, May 29

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Time Difference
0 hours
Lagos and London are in the same timezone
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Lagos vs London timezone guide

Lagos (Nigeria) uses the Africa/Lagos timezone at UTC+1, while London (UK) uses Europe/London at UTC+0. This means London is 1 hour behind Lagos (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Lagos and London

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 8 hours per day. The shared window is 9am–5pm in Lagos, which is 9am–5pm in London. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

LagosLondonStatus
6am6amLagos early, London early
7am7amLagos early, London early
8am8amLagos early, London early
9am9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
10am10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
11am11amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
12pm12pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
1pm1pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
2pm2pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm3pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm4pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm5pmLagos evening, London evening
6pm6pmLagos evening, London evening
7pm7pmLagos evening, London evening
8pm8pmLagos evening, London evening
9pm9pmLagos evening, London evening
10pm10pmLagos late evening, London late evening

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Lagos and London

London observes daylight saving time, but Lagos does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around London's transition dates.

  • Jan 1 → Mar 29Lagos is 1 hour ahead London
  • Mar 29 → Oct 25Lagos is the same time
  • Oct 25 → Jan 1Lagos is 1 hour ahead London

Distance between Lagos and London

Great-circle distance
5,012 km
Direct flight time
~6h 54m

Lagos and London are 5,012 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~6h 54m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Lagos and London?
The current time difference is 0 hours. Lagos and London are currently at the same time.
Is Lagos ahead of London?
Lagos and London are currently at the same time.
What time is it in London when it's 9 AM in Lagos?
When it's 9 AM in Lagos, it's 9am in London.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Lagos and London?
The best window is 9am–5pm in Lagos, which is 9am–5pm in London. That's 8 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Lagos and London observe daylight saving time?
London observes daylight saving time, but Lagos does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Lagos and London?
Lagos and London are 5,012 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 6 hours 54 minutes.