Lagos is usually 5 hours ahead of Washington D.C.. Washington D.C. observes daylight saving time and Lagos does not, so the difference shifts by an hour around the changeovers.

LagosWashington D.C.

Sunrise 6:37 AMSunset 7:06 PM(local)

Sunrise 5:50 AMSunset 8:37 PM(local)

Washington D.C.: daylight saving timeNow UTC-4 EDT. Next change: November 1, 2026 β€” clocks go back 1 hour.
LagosUTC+1
Washington D.C.UTC-4EDT

πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Lagos

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

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Washington D.C.

Dialing code+1
Population689,545
Coordinates38.90Β°N, 77.04Β°W
Elevation7 m

Best time for a call: 14:00–18:00 in LagosAdd to calendar

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Lagos and Washington D.C.?
Lagos is 5 hours ahead of Washington D.C.. 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 Washington D.C.?
The best window to call is 14:00–18:00 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 Washington D.C. change?
Because at least one of Lagos and Washington D.C. 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).