Time difference between Chicago and Lagos
Lagos is 6 hours ahead of Chicago
Chicago, the United States is UTC−6 · Lagos, Nigeria is UTC+1 — on standard time
The gap is not the same all year
Every converter gives one number for this pair. That number is right for most of the year and wrong for part of it, because Chicago goes forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November and Lagos does not change its clocks.
| Chicago / Lagos clocks | Difference | How long |
|---|---|---|
| summer / standard | 6 hours ahead | about 34 weeks — most of the year |
| standard / standard | 7 hours ahead | about 18 weeks |
Lagos stays put all year while Chicago moves, so a meeting fixed in Lagos's calendar shifts by an hour twice a year at Chicago's end.
When they can both be at their desks
Nine-to-five in both cities overlaps for 2 hours — 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Chicago, the same moment as 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Lagos.
Chicago to Lagos, hour by hour
| Chicago | Lagos |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 AM (next day) |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 AM (next day) |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 AM (next day) |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 AM (next day) |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 AM (next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 AM (next day) |
On the usual gap of 6 hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Chicago and Lagos?
Lagos is 6 hours ahead of Chicago for most of the year. It is not the same all year — there is one other gap, because Chicago goes forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November and Lagos does not change its clocks.
Is Lagos ahead of Chicago?
Yes — Lagos is 6 hours ahead. Chicago is UTC−6 and Lagos is UTC+1 on standard time.
What time is 9 AM in Chicago in Lagos?
3:00 PM, on the usual gap.
When can Chicago and Lagos meet?
Standard nine-to-five hours overlap for 2 hours: 9:00 AM–11:00 AM in Chicago, which is 3:00 PM–5:00 PM in Lagos.
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