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

LagosSan Francisco

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

Sunrise 6:06 AMSunset 8:28 PM(local)

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

πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Lagos

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

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ San Francisco

Dialing code+1
Population827,526
Coordinates37.77Β°N, 122.42Β°W
Elevation16 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 San Francisco?
Lagos is 8 hours ahead of San Francisco. 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 San Francisco?
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 San Francisco change?
Because at least one of Lagos and San Francisco 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).