Time Difference: Shenzhen vs Lagos

Live comparison of current time in Shenzhen, China and Lagos, Nigeria.

Shenzhen, China
03:05:00PM
Friday, March 27, 2026
7 hours behind
Lagos, Nigeria
08:05:00AM
Friday, March 27, 2026

Hour-by-Hour Comparison

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

About Time Difference: Shenzhen and Lagos

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

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

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

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.