Time difference between Lagos and Chicago
Chicago is 6 hours behind Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria is UTC+1 · Chicago, the United States is UTC−6 — 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 Lagos does not change its clocks and Chicago goes forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November.
| Lagos / Chicago clocks | Difference | How long |
|---|---|---|
| standard / summer | 6 hours behind | about 34 weeks — most of the year |
| standard / standard | 7 hours behind | about 18 weeks |
Lagos stays put all year while Chicago moves, so the gap changes twice a year from Chicago's side alone. A recurring meeting set in Lagos's calendar will drift by an hour without anyone touching it.
When they can both be at their desks
Nine-to-five in both cities overlaps for 2 hours — 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Lagos, the same moment as 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Chicago.
Lagos to Chicago, hour by hour
| Lagos | Chicago |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 PM (previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 PM (previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 PM (previous day) |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 PM (previous day) |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 PM (previous day) |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 PM (previous day) |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
On the usual gap of 6 hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Lagos and Chicago?
Chicago is 6 hours behind Lagos for most of the year. It is not the same all year — there is one other gap, because Lagos does not change its clocks and Chicago goes forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November.
Is Chicago ahead of Lagos?
No — Chicago is 6 hours behind. Lagos is UTC+1 and Chicago is UTC−6 on standard time.
What time is 9 AM in Lagos in Chicago?
3:00 AM, on the usual gap.
When can Lagos and Chicago meet?
Standard nine-to-five hours overlap for 2 hours: 3:00 PM–5:00 PM in Lagos, which is 9:00 AM–11:00 AM in Chicago.
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