Cairo is usually 2 hours ahead of Lagos. Cairo observes daylight saving time and Lagos does not, so the difference shifts by an hour around the changeovers.

CairoLagos

Sunrise 6:07 AMSunset 7:57 PM(local)

Sunrise 6:40 AMSunset 7:07 PM(local)

Cairo: daylight saving timeNow UTC+3. Next change: October 29, 2026 β€” clocks go back 1 hour.
CairoUTC+3
LagosUTC+1

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¬ Cairo

Dialing code+20
Population9,606,916
Coordinates30.06Β°N, 31.25Β°E
Elevation23 m

πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Lagos

Dialing code+234
Population15,388,000
Coordinates6.45Β°N, 3.39Β°E
Elevation11 m

Best time for a call: 11:00–18:00 in CairoAdd to calendar

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Cairo and Lagos?
Cairo is 2 hours ahead of Lagos. Use the side-by-side clocks and the day/night strips above to convert any hour between them.
When is the best time to call between Cairo and Lagos?
The best window to call is 11:00–18:00 Cairo time, when working hours overlap in both cities. Pick an hour on the strips to add it to your calendar.
Why does the time difference between Cairo and Lagos change?
Because at least one of Cairo and Lagos observes daylight saving time, the difference shifts by an hour when one city changes its clocks and the other has not yet (or does not).