UK businesses, the diaspora sending money home and London-based labels working with Nigerian artists all need this one. Most of the working day is shared, which makes UK–Nigeria the easiest intercontinental pair to schedule. Right now Lagos is the same time as London in summer and 1 hour ahead of in winter.
London to Lagos time
Lagos is the same time as London in summer and 1 hour ahead of London in winter. Pick any date and time below to convert it, with daylight saving handled for you.
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London to Lagos conversion table
| London | Lagos, winter (WAT) | Lagos, summer (WAT) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 12 AM (next day) | 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 London and Lagos?
Lagos is the same time as London in summer and 1 hour ahead of London 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 London in Lagos time?
3 PM in London is 3 PM in Lagos in summer and 4 PM in winter.
When do London and Lagos working hours overlap?
On weekdays, a 9 AM to 5 PM day overlaps from 9 AM to 5 PM (London time) in summer, and from 9 AM to 4 PM in winter. Use the meeting planner to stretch the day or add more cities.
Is Nigeria ahead of the UK?
In winter, yes, by one hour: 9 AM in London is 10 AM in Lagos. In summer the two are on the same time.
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 London and Lagos
If both of you keep a 9 AM to 5 PM weekday, the shared window is 9 AM to 5 PM London time in summer (9 AM to 4 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.