Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of Lagos. Neither observes daylight saving time, so the difference stays the same all year.

IstanbulLagos

Sunrise 5:51 AMSunset 8:31 PM(local)

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

IstanbulUTC+3
LagosUTC+1

🇹🇷 Istanbul

Dialing code+90
Population15,701,602
Coordinates41.01°N, 28.95°E
Elevation39 m

🇳🇬 Lagos

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

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

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Lagos?
Istanbul 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 Istanbul and Lagos?
The best window to call is 11:00–18:00 Istanbul 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 Istanbul and Lagos change?
It doesn't — neither Istanbul nor Lagos observes daylight saving time, so the difference between them stays the same all year.