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Time Difference: Lagos to Los Angeles

🇳🇬LagosUTC+1
vs
🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
🇳🇬
Lagos, Nigeria
Tue, Jul 14
🇺🇸
Los Angeles, US
Tue, Jul 14

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Time Difference
8 hours
Los Angeles is 8 hours behind Lagos
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Lagos vs Los Angeles timezone guide

Lagos (Nigeria) uses the Africa/Lagos timezone at UTC+1, while Los Angeles (US) uses America/Los_Angeles at UTC-8. This means Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Lagos (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Lagos and Los Angeles

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Lagos and Los Angeles do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

LagosLos AngelesStatus
6am10pmLagos early, Los Angeles late evening
7am11pmLagos early, Los Angeles late evening
8am12amLagos early, Los Angeles asleep
9am1amLagos working hours, Los Angeles asleep
10am2amLagos working hours, Los Angeles asleep
11am3amLagos working hours, Los Angeles asleep
12pm4amLagos working hours, Los Angeles asleep
1pm5amLagos working hours, Los Angeles asleep
2pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm2pmLagos late evening, Los Angeles working hours

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 Los Angeles

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

  • Jan 1 → Mar 8Lagos is 9 hours ahead Los Angeles
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Lagos is 8 hours ahead Los Angeles
  • Nov 1 → Jan 1Lagos is 9 hours ahead Los Angeles

Distance between Lagos and Los Angeles

Great-circle distance
12,408 km
Direct flight time
~15h 36m

Lagos and Los Angeles are 12,408 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~15h 36m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Lagos and Los Angeles?
The current time difference is 8 hours. Lagos is currently 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Is Lagos ahead of Los Angeles?
Yes. Lagos is currently 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it's 9 AM in Lagos?
When it's 9 AM in Lagos, it's 1am in Los Angeles.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Lagos and Los Angeles?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Lagos and Los Angeles do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Lagos and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?
Lagos and Los Angeles are 12,408 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 15 hours 36 minutes.