Dubai is 3 hours ahead of Lagos. Neither observes daylight saving time, so the difference stays the same all year.

Time comparison: Dubai and Lagos

Sunrise 5:41 AMSunset 7:10 PM(local)

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

DubaiUTC+4

LagosUTC+1

🇦🇪 Dubai

Dialing code+971

Population3,790,000

Coordinates25.08°N, 55.31°E

Elevation24 m

🇳🇬 Lagos

Dialing code+234

Population15,388,000

Coordinates6.45°N, 3.39°E

Elevation11 m

Best time for a call: 12:00–18:00 in DubaiAdd to calendar

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Dubai and Lagos?: Dubai is 3 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 Dubai and Lagos?: The best window to call is 12:00–18:00 Dubai 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 Dubai and Lagos change?: It doesn't — neither Dubai nor Lagos observes daylight saving time, so the difference between them stays the same all year.