Time Difference Between Los Angeles and Lagos

The time difference between Los Angeles and Lagos is 8 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Los Angeles, it is 20:00 in Lagos. Los Angeles uses the America/Los_Angeles time zone (UTC-7), while Lagos uses Africa/Lagos (UTC+1).

Lagos is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles — 8 hours
Los Angeles, United States
14:00:03
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-7 · PDT (DST)
Lagos, Nigeria
22:00:03
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC+1 · WAT

Time Zone Details: Los Angeles vs Lagos

Detail Los Angeles Lagos
Time Zone IDAmerica/Los_AngelesAfrica/Lagos
UTC OffsetUTC-7UTC+1
AbbreviationPDTWAT
DST ActiveYes — currently observingNo
CountryUnited StatesNigeria
RegionNorth AmericaAfrica

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 8 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Los Angeles and Lagos. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Lagos or late evenings in Los Angeles tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Los Angeles time to Lagos time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Los Angeles Lagos
00:00 08:00 Night
01:00 09:00 Night
02:00 10:00 Night
03:00 11:00 Night
04:00 12:00 Night
05:00 13:00 Night
06:00 14:00
07:00 15:00
08:00 16:00
09:00 17:00
10:00 18:00
11:00 19:00
12:00 20:00
13:00 21:00
14:00 22:00
15:00 23:00
16:00 00:00 (+1 day)
17:00 01:00 (+1 day)
18:00 02:00 (+1 day)
19:00 03:00 (+1 day)
20:00 04:00 (+1 day)
21:00 05:00 (+1 day)
22:00 06:00 (+1 day) Night
23:00 07:00 (+1 day) Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Los Angeles is currently observing daylight saving time, while Lagos is on standard time. When Los Angeles switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Lagos?

The time difference is 8 hours. Lagos is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

When is the best time to call from Los Angeles to Lagos?

There is no ideal window during standard business hours. Consider scheduling at the edges — early morning for the city that is ahead and late afternoon for the city that is behind.

How do I convert Los Angeles time to Lagos time?

Add 8 hours to Los Angeles time to get Lagos time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.