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Time Difference: Lagos to Tokyo

🇳🇬LagosUTC+1
vs
🇯🇵TokyoUTC+9
🇳🇬
Lagos, Nigeria
Fri, May 29
🇯🇵
Tokyo, Japan
Fri, May 29

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Time Difference
8 hours
Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of Lagos

Lagos vs Tokyo timezone guide

Lagos (Nigeria) uses the Africa/Lagos timezone at UTC+1, while Tokyo (Japan) uses Asia/Tokyo at UTC+9. This means Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of Lagos (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Lagos and Tokyo

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Lagos and Tokyo 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

LagosTokyoStatus
6am2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8am4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9am5pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am6pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am7pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm10pmLagos working hours, Tokyo late evening
3pm11pmLagos working hours, Tokyo late evening
4pm12amLagos working hours, Tokyo asleep
5pm1amLagos evening, Tokyo asleep
6pm2amLagos evening, Tokyo asleep
7pm3amLagos evening, Tokyo asleep
8pm4amLagos evening, Tokyo asleep
9pm5amLagos evening, Tokyo asleep
10pm6amLagos late evening, Tokyo early

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 Tokyo

Neither Lagos nor Tokyo observes daylight saving time. The time difference between them stays at 8 hours behind all year — recurring meetings only need to be scheduled once.

Distance between Lagos and Tokyo

Great-circle distance
13,469 km
Direct flight time
~16h 51m

Lagos and Tokyo are 13,469 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~16h 51m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Lagos and Tokyo?
The current time difference is 8 hours. Lagos is currently 8 hours behind Tokyo.
Is Lagos ahead of Tokyo?
No. Lagos is currently 8 hours behind Tokyo.
What time is it in Tokyo when it's 9 AM in Lagos?
When it's 9 AM in Lagos, it's 5pm in Tokyo.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Lagos and Tokyo?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Lagos and Tokyo 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 Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
Neither Lagos nor Tokyo observes daylight saving time. The difference between them stays constant year-round.
How far apart are Lagos and Tokyo?
Lagos and Tokyo are 13,469 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 16 hours 51 minutes.