Lagos is usually 1 hour behind Zurich. Zurich observes daylight saving time and Lagos does not, so the difference shifts by an hour around the changeovers.

LagosZurich

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

Sunrise 5:52 AMSunset 9:13 PM(local)

Zurich: daylight saving timeNow UTC+2. Next change: October 25, 2026 β€” clocks go back 1 hour.
LagosUTC+1
ZurichUTC+2

πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Lagos

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

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ Zurich

Dialing code+41
Population415,367
Coordinates47.37Β°N, 8.55Β°E
Elevation429 m

Best time for a call: 09:00–17:00 in LagosAdd to calendar

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Lagos and Zurich?
Lagos is 1 hour behind Zurich. 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 Zurich?
The best window to call is 09:00–17:00 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 Zurich change?
Because at least one of Lagos and Zurich 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).