Time difference

Time Difference Between Sydney and Lagos

Sydney is 9 hours ahead of Lagos. The current difference is 9 hours. Live local clocks, working-hours overlap and daylight-saving notes are below.

01 — Right now

Current local time

SydneyAustralia 🇦🇺

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Australia/SydneyUTC+10
LagosNigeria 🇳🇬

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Africa/LagosUTC+1
02 — Difference

Sydney vs Lagos

Sydney is 9 hours ahead of Lagos. When it is 12:00 in Sydney, it is 03:00 in Lagos.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

Sydney
UTC+10
Lagos
UTC+1
Difference
9 hours
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

With a 9 hours gap, standard 09:00–17:00 working hours in Sydney and Lagos do not overlap. A workable call usually means an early start for one city or a late finish for the other.

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05 — Daylight saving

Does the difference change during the year?

Sydney observes daylight saving time while Lagos does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

06 — Quick facts

At a glance

Time difference
9 hours
Sydney zone
Australia/Sydney
Lagos zone
Africa/Lagos
Sydney offset
UTC+10
Lagos offset
UTC+1
Sydney DST
Yes
Lagos DST
No
Countries
Australia · Nigeria
07 — Explore
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between Sydney and Lagos?

Sydney is 9 hours ahead of Lagos right now.

Is Sydney ahead of Lagos?

Yes, Sydney is 9 hours ahead of Lagos.

Do Sydney and Lagos observe daylight saving time?

Sydney observes daylight saving time while Lagos does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

What is the best meeting time between Sydney and Lagos?

Standard 09:00–17:00 working hours do not overlap, so one side would need an early or late meeting.