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