Lagos to Tokyo Time Difference
Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of Lagos. When it is noon in Lagos, it is 20:00 in Tokyo.
Lagos (UTC+1) → Tokyo (UTC+9)
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When it's 22:00 in Lagos, it's 06:00 in Tokyo
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Lagos & Tokyo◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
13,472 km
Est. Flight Time
~16.8h
Time Difference
+8h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Lagos
14:00
Tokyo
09:00
Lagos
17:00
Tokyo
12:00
Lagos
20:00
Tokyo
15:00
Lagos
23:00
Tokyo
18:00
Lagos
02:00
Tokyo (+1)
21:00
Lagos
05:00
Tokyo (+1)
00:00
Lagos
08:00
Tokyo
03:00
Lagos
11:00
Tokyo
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Lagos behind Tokyo?
Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of Lagos. When it is 12:00 noon in Lagos, it is 20:00 in Tokyo. Lagos operates on Africa/Lagos (UTC+1), while Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9).
What is the best time to call Tokyo from Lagos?
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between Lagos and Tokyo due to the 8 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.
Does the Lagos to Tokyo time difference change throughout the year?
The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.
Flying between Lagos and Tokyo
The distance between Lagos and Tokyo is approximately 13,472 km. A direct flight typically takes around 16.8 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Tokyo time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.