London is the most familiar overseas time for many Nigerians, thanks to family in the UK, UK clients and Premier League kick-offs. For half the year the clocks match exactly, and for the other half Lagos is one hour ahead. Right now London is the same time as Lagos in summer and 1 hour behind in winter.
Lagos to London time
London is the same time as Lagos in summer and 1 hour behind Lagos in winter. Pick any date and time below to convert it, with daylight saving handled for you.
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Lagos to London conversion table
| Lagos (WAT) | London, winter (GMT) | London, summer (BST) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 5 AM | 6 AM |
| 7 AM | 6 AM | 7 AM |
| 8 AM | 7 AM | 8 AM |
| 9 AM | 8 AM | 9 AM |
| 10 AM | 9 AM | 10 AM |
| 11 AM | 10 AM | 11 AM |
| 12 PM | 11 AM | 12 PM |
| 1 PM | 12 PM | 1 PM |
| 2 PM | 1 PM | 2 PM |
| 3 PM | 2 PM | 3 PM |
| 4 PM | 3 PM | 4 PM |
| 5 PM | 4 PM | 5 PM |
| 6 PM | 5 PM | 6 PM |
| 7 PM | 6 PM | 7 PM |
| 8 PM | 7 PM | 8 PM |
| 9 PM | 8 PM | 9 PM |
| 10 PM | 9 PM | 10 PM |
| 11 PM | 10 PM | 11 PM |
Daylight saving time notes
- London: clocks go forward one hour on Sunday 29 March 2026, so London moves to BST.
- London: clocks go back one hour on Sunday 25 October 2026, so London moves to GMT.
Nigeria (WAT) and most of Africa do not use daylight saving, so only the other side moves. Between the change dates the winter or summer column applies; the live converter above always uses the exact date.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Lagos and London?
London is the same time as Lagos in summer and 1 hour behind Lagos in winter. The gap changes when daylight saving time starts or ends; the converter above uses the exact rules for the date you pick.
What is 3 PM Lagos in London time?
3 PM in Lagos is 3 PM in London in summer and 2 PM in winter.
When do Lagos and London working hours overlap?
On weekdays, a 9 AM to 5 PM day overlaps from 9 AM to 5 PM (Lagos time) in summer, and from 10 AM to 5 PM in winter. Use the meeting planner to stretch the day or add more cities.
When are Lagos and London on the same time?
From the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October, while the UK is on BST (UTC+1). The rest of the year the UK is on GMT and Lagos is one hour ahead.
Does this tool handle daylight saving time?
Yes. It uses your browser's built-in time zone database (the IANA database that phones and computers use), so summer and winter time changes are applied for the exact date you pick. Nigeria (WAT, UTC+1) never changes its clocks, but the US, Canada, the UK and Europe do, so the gap to them moves by one hour twice a year.
Best time to talk between Lagos and London
If both of you keep a 9 AM to 5 PM weekday, the shared window is 9 AM to 5 PM Lagos time in summer (10 AM to 5 PM in winter). Put calls near the middle of it so nobody joins tired or rushed. Need three or four cities? Use the meeting planner. Want everyone to see the time in their own zone? Share your working-hours link.