Johannesburg is 1 hour ahead of Lagos. Neither observes daylight saving time, so the difference stays the same all year.

JohannesburgLagos

Sunrise 6:53 AMSunset 5:36 PM(local)

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

JohannesburgUTC+2
LagosUTC+1

πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ Johannesburg

Dialing code+27
Population9,418,183
Coordinates26.20Β°S, 28.04Β°E
Elevation1,767 m

πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Lagos

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

Best time for a call: 10:00–18:00 in JohannesburgAdd to calendar

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Lagos?
Johannesburg is 1 hour 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 Johannesburg and Lagos?
The best window to call is 10:00–18:00 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg and Lagos change?
It doesn't β€” neither Johannesburg nor Lagos observes daylight saving time, so the difference between them stays the same all year.