Time Difference: Lagos vs Xi’an

Live comparison of current time in Lagos, Nigeria and Xi’an, China.

Lagos, Nigeria
08:05:00AM
Friday, March 27, 2026
7 hours ahead
Xi’an, China
03:05:00PM
Friday, March 27, 2026

Hour-by-Hour Comparison

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

About Time Difference: Lagos and Xi’an

Lagos, Nigeria is in the Africa/Lagos timezone with a UTC offset of UTC+1. Xi’an, China is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone with a UTC offset of UTC+8. 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 Xi’an?

Lagos uses the Africa/Lagos timezone (UTC+1) and Xi’an uses the Asia/Shanghai timezone (UTC+8). The exact difference may vary during daylight saving transitions.

When is the best time to call from Lagos to Xi’an?

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.