Cairo to Lagos Time Difference
🇪🇬 Cairo is currently 1 hour behind of 🇳🇬 Lagos. This difference varies between 2h and 1h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-1h
Business overlap
8h
Distance
3,913 km
Approx. flight
4.6h
Hour-by-Hour: Cairo to Lagos
| 🇪🇬 Cairo | 🇳🇬 Lagos | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Cairo observes Daylight Saving Time, while Lagos does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 2 hours behind and 1 hour behind depending on the season. Currently, Cairo is 1 hour behind relative to Lagos.
Min difference
2h
Max difference
1h
Best Meeting Times
There are 8 overlapping business hours between Cairo and Lagos (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇪🇬 Cairo
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🇳🇬 Lagos
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Cairo and Lagos?
The time difference between Cairo and Lagos is currently 1 hour behind. Cairo uses GMT+2 (UTC+2), while Lagos uses GMT+1 (UTC+1). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 2 hours behind to 1 hour behind.
When it's noon in Cairo, what time is it in Lagos?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Cairo, it is 11:00 AM in Lagos. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Cairo and Lagos change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Cairo observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 2 hours behind and 1 hour behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Cairo and Lagos?
The best time to call is between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM in Cairo (which is 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Lagos). This 8-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Cairo ahead or behind Lagos?
Cairo is currently 1 hour ahead of Lagos.
What time zone is Cairo in?
Cairo is in the Africa/Cairo time zone, currently using GMT+2 (UTC+2). Cairo observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Cairo in Lagos?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Cairo, it is 11:00 PM in Lagos.