Lagos is usually 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Los Angeles observes daylight saving time and Lagos does not, so the difference shifts by an hour around the changeovers.

LagosLos Angeles

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

Sunrise 5:58 AMSunset 8:02 PM(local)

Los Angeles: daylight saving timeNow UTC-7 PDT. Next change: November 1, 2026 β€” clocks go back 1 hour.
LagosUTC+1
Los AngelesUTC-7PDT

πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Lagos

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

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Los Angeles

Dialing code+1
Population3,820,914
Coordinates34.05Β°N, 118.24Β°W
Elevation89 m

Best time for a call: 17:00–18:00 in LagosAdd to calendar

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Lagos and Los Angeles?
Lagos is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles. 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 Lagos and Los Angeles?
The best window to call is 17:00–18:00 Lagos 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 Lagos and Los Angeles change?
Because at least one of Lagos and Los Angeles 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).