Time Difference: Lagos vs Tokyo

Live comparison of current time in Lagos, Nigeria and Tokyo, Japan.

Lagos, Nigeria
08:05:00AM
Friday, March 27, 2026
8 hours ahead
Tokyo, Japan
04:05:00PM
Friday, March 27, 2026

Hour-by-Hour Comparison

LagosTokyo
12:00 AM8:00 AM
1:00 AM9:00 AM
2:00 AM10:00 AM
3:00 AM11:00 AM
4:00 AM12:00 PM
5:00 AM1:00 PM
6:00 AM2:00 PM
7:00 AM3:00 PM
8:00 AM4:00 PM
9:00 AM5:00 PM
10:00 AM6:00 PM
11:00 AM7:00 PM
12:00 PM8:00 PM
1:00 PM9:00 PM
2:00 PM10:00 PM
3:00 PM11:00 PM
4:00 PM12:00 AM
5:00 PM1:00 AM
6:00 PM2:00 AM
7:00 PM3:00 AM
8:00 PM4:00 AM
9:00 PM5:00 AM
10:00 PM6:00 AM
11:00 PM7:00 AM

About Time Difference: Lagos and Tokyo

Lagos, Nigeria is in the Africa/Lagos timezone with a UTC offset of UTC+1. Tokyo, Japan is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone with a UTC offset of UTC+9. The hour-by-hour table above shows when working hours overlap, helping you find the best time for calls, meetings, and collaboration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Lagos and Tokyo?

Lagos uses the Africa/Lagos timezone (UTC+1) and Tokyo uses the Asia/Tokyo timezone (UTC+9). The exact difference may vary during daylight saving transitions.

When is the best time to call from Lagos to Tokyo?

Look for hours highlighted in green in the comparison table above — these are times when both cities are within standard working hours (9 AM - 5 PM).

Does the time difference change?

Yes, if either city observes daylight saving time, the difference can shift by 1 hour during DST transitions. This page always shows the current, live difference.