Current local time in Lagos Island, Nigeria
WAT · UTC+01:00 · West Africa Standard Time
About Lagos Island
Lagos Island, Lagos, Nigeria uses the West Africa Standard Time time zone (Africa/Lagos), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 209,437.
| Country: | Nigeria |
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| State / region: | Lagos |
| Coordinates: | 6°27′N / 3°24′E |
| Population: | 209,437 |
| Currency: | Nigerian naira (NGN) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +234 |
Time zone in Lagos Island
| IANA time zone: | Africa/Lagos |
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| Time zone name: | West Africa Standard Time (WAT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+01:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Lagos Island does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Lagos Island today
| Sunrise: | 06:32 |
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| Sunset: | 18:29 |
| Solar noon: | 12:30 |
| Day length: | 11h 56m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:11 – 18:50 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (WAT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Lagos Island
- LondonSame timeLagos Island is on the same time
- New York+5 hLagos Island is 5 hours ahead of New York
- Tokyo−8 hLagos Island is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Lagos Island time
What time zone is Lagos Island in?
Lagos Island uses the IANA time zone Africa/Lagos (West Africa Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Lagos Island observe daylight saving time?
Lagos Island does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+01:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Lagos Island and London?
Right now Lagos Island and London are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Lagos Island and New York?
Right now Lagos Island is 5 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.