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Time difference between Lagos and Tokyo

Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of Lagos

Lagos, Nigeria is UTC+1 · Tokyo, Japan is UTC+9 — on standard time

The gap holds all year

Neither city changes its clocks — Lagos does not change its clocks and Tokyo does not change its clocks — so 8 hours is the difference in January and in July alike. That is worth knowing about this pair specifically, because most international pairs do move and a recurring meeting between them does not need checking twice a year.

When they can both be at their desks

Nine-to-five in Lagos and nine-to-five in Tokyo do not overlap at all. With 8 hours between them, one side is always outside working hours, and the practical question is which side takes the early start or the late finish rather than when to meet.

Lagos to Tokyo, hour by hour

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

On the usual gap of 8 hours.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Lagos and Tokyo?

Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of Lagos for most of the year. The gap never changes: Lagos does not change its clocks and Tokyo does not change its clocks.

Is Tokyo ahead of Lagos?

Yes — Tokyo is 8 hours ahead. Lagos is UTC+1 and Tokyo is UTC+9 on standard time.

What time is 9 AM in Lagos in Tokyo?

5:00 PM, on the usual gap.

When can Lagos and Tokyo meet?

Nine-to-five in Lagos and nine-to-five in Tokyo do not overlap at all. One side has to take the call outside working hours, and with 8 hours between them it is worth deciding in advance which side that is.

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