Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of Lagos. Neither observes daylight saving time, so the difference stays the same all year.

Time comparison: Tokyo and Lagos

Sunrise 5:17 AMSunset 6:06 PM(local)

Sunrise 6:40 AMSunset 6:53 PM(local)

TokyoUTC+9

LagosUTC+1

🇯🇵 Tokyo

Dialing code+81

Population9,733,276

Coordinates35.69°N, 139.69°E

Elevation44 m

🇳🇬 Lagos

Dialing code+234

Population15,388,000

Coordinates6.45°N, 3.39°E

Elevation11 m

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

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Tokyo and Lagos?: Tokyo is 8 hours 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 Tokyo and Lagos?: The best window to call is 17:00–18:00 Tokyo 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 Tokyo and Lagos change?: It doesn't — neither Tokyo nor Lagos observes daylight saving time, so the difference between them stays the same all year.