Lagos to Los Angeles Time Difference
🇳🇬 Lagos is currently 8 hours behind of 🇺🇸 Los Angeles. This difference varies between 9h and 8h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-8h
Business overlap
None
Distance
12,408 km
Approx. flight
14.6h
Hour-by-Hour: Lagos to Los Angeles
| 🇳🇬 Lagos | 🇺🇸 Los Angeles | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AM | |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM | |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM | |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM | |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM | |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Los Angeles observes Daylight Saving Time, while Lagos does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 9 hours behind and 8 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Lagos is 8 hours behind relative to Los Angeles.
Min difference
9h
Max difference
8h
Best Meeting Times
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Lagos and Los Angeles. Consider scheduling early morning or late evening calls to bridge the gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Lagos and Los Angeles?
The time difference between Lagos and Los Angeles is currently 8 hours behind. Lagos uses GMT+1 (UTC+1), while Los Angeles uses PDT (UTC-7). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 9 hours behind to 8 hours behind.
When it's noon in Lagos, what time is it in Los Angeles?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Lagos, it is 4:00 AM in Los Angeles. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Lagos and Los Angeles change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Los Angeles observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 9 hours behind and 8 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Lagos and Los Angeles?
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Lagos and Los Angeles. Consider scheduling early morning in one city or late evening in the other to find a mutually reasonable time.
Is Lagos ahead or behind Los Angeles?
Lagos is currently 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
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 Los Angeles?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Lagos, it is 4:00 PM in Los Angeles.