Current Time in Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria Now

Q: What is the current time in Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria?

The current local time in Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria is 3:07 PM on Friday, May 1, 2026. The timezone is Africa/Lagos (UTCUTC+01:00, WAT).

Q: What time zone is Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria in?

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria observes the Africa/Lagos timezone, which is UTCUTC+01:00. The timezone abbreviation is WAT.

Q: Is Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria currently observing Daylight Saving Time?

No, Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time. Standard time is in effect.

Q: What time is sunrise and sunset in Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria today?

Today in Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria, the sun rises at 06:33 AM and sets at 06:54 PM, giving 12h 20m of daylight (May 1, 2026).

Q: What is the moon phase in Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria today?

Today's moon phase in Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria is Waxing Gibbous, 100% illuminated (May 1, 2026). Moonrise: 18:47. Moonset: 06:06.

Q: What is the international dialing code for Nigeria?

The international dialing code (country code) for Nigeria is +234. The internet country-code top-level domain is .ng. A typical phone number format is: XXX XXX XXXX.

Q: What is the population of Lagos?

The population of Lagos is approximately 15.4 million people.

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☀ Daytime ·Sunset06:54 PM ·🌔 Waxing Gibbous

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🌅 06:33 AM

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🌇 06:54 PM

📍 Location	Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
🌏 Country	🇳🇬 Nigeria
⏲️ Timezone	Africa/Lagos
📐 Coordinates	6.4541° N, 3.3947° E
👥 Population	15,388,000 approx.
💵 Currency	Nigerian N

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Sunrise & Sunset

↑ 06:33 AM ↓ 06:54 PM

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Waxing Gibbous · 100% lit

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Sunrise & Sunset TodayFriday, May 1, 2026

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🌅06:33 AM🌇06:54 PM

Event	Time	Details
🌌 Astronomical Dawn	05:21 AM	Sun 18° below horizon
🌊 Nautical Dawn	05:46 AM	Sun 12° below horizon
🌄 Civil Dawn	06:11 AM	Sun 6° below horizon
🌅 Sunrise	06:33 AM	Upper limb touches horizon
📸 Golden Hour AM	06:33 AM – 07:01 AM	Warm low-angle light
☀ Solar Noon	12:43 PM	Sun at highest point
📸 Golden Hour PM	06:25 PM – 06:54 PM	Warm low-angle light
🌇 Sunset	06:54 PM	Upper limb touches horizon
🌆 Civil Dusk	07:15 PM	Sun 6° below horizon
🌊 Nautical Dusk	07:40 PM	Sun 12° below horizon
🌌 Astronomical Dusk	08:06 PM	Sun 18° below horizon
⏱️ Day Length	12h 20m	Total daylight duration

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Moon Phase TodayFriday, May 1, 2026

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Waxing Gibbous

99.8% illuminated

🌙 Moonrise18:47

🌑 Moonset06:06

📏 Distance401,701 km

Upcoming Moon Phases

Phase	Date	Time
🌕 Full Moon	2026-05-01	18:23
🌗 Last Quarter	2026-05-09	22:20
🌑 New Moon	2026-05-16	21:02
🌓 First Quarter	2026-05-23	12:02

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Local Business HoursLagos

🏢 Office Hours	08:00-17:00	🟢 Open Now
🏦 Bank Hours	08:00-16:00	🟢 Open Now
🛒 Shop Hours	09:00-21:00	🟢 Open Now
📅 Weekend	Saturday,Sunday	✅ Weekday

Emergency NumbersLagos

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Police

199

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Fire

199

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Ambulance

199

Time Difference with World CitiesLagos vs major cities

12a 4a 8a 12p 4p 8p 12a

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Phone & Country InfoNigeria

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Dialing Code

+234

International prefix

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Internet TLD

.ng

Country domain

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Phone Format

XXX XXX XXXX

Typical local format

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Plug Types

D/G

230V · Right-hand traffic

💡To call Nigeria from abroad, dial your country's exit code ++234, then the local number (format:XXX XXX XXXX).

Daylight Hours by MonthLagos · 2026

Jan

11h 47m

Feb

11h 55m

Mar

12h 5m

Apr

12h 16m

May

12h 25m

Jun

12h 30m

Jul

12h 28m

Aug

12h 20m

Sep

12h 10m

Oct

11h 59m

Nov

11h 50m

Dec

11h 45m

▐ This month▐ Longest day▐ Shortest day

Today (May 1) has12h 20mof daylight in Lagos.

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Frequently Asked QuestionsTime & location — Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

❓What is the current time in Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria?

❓What time zone is Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria in?

❓Is Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria currently observing Daylight Saving Time?

❓What time is sunrise and sunset in Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria today?

❓What is the moon phase in Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria today?

❓What is the international dialing code for Nigeria?

❓What is the population of Lagos?

About Lagos Time, timezone & local overview

Local time in Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria: 3:07 PM, Friday, May 1, 2026. This location uses Africa/Lagos (UTCUTC+01:00), abbreviated as WAT. Daylight Saving Time is not observed at this time of year. With roughly 15.4 million residents, Lagos is a well-known urban centre. The sun rose at 06:33 AM and will set at 06:54 PM today, giving 12h 20m of daylight. Looking up tonight, you'll find a Waxing Gibbous, 99.8% illuminated. Transactions in Lagos are conducted in Nigerian N.