Los Angeles to Lagos Time Difference
Lagos is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is noon in Los Angeles, it is 20:00 in Lagos.
Los Angeles (UTC-7) → Lagos (UTC+1)
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When it's 21:00 in Los Angeles, it's 05:00 in Lagos
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Los Angeles & Lagos◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
12,409 km
Est. Flight Time
~15.6h
Time Difference
+8h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Los Angeles
14:00
Lagos
09:00
Los Angeles
17:00
Lagos
12:00
Los Angeles
20:00
Lagos
15:00
Los Angeles
23:00
Lagos
18:00
Los Angeles
02:00
Lagos (+1)
21:00
Los Angeles
05:00
Lagos (+1)
00:00
Los Angeles
08:00
Lagos
03:00
Los Angeles
11:00
Lagos
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Los Angeles behind Lagos?
Lagos is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is 12:00 noon in Los Angeles, it is 20:00 in Lagos. Los Angeles operates on America/Los Angeles (UTC-7), while Lagos uses Africa/Lagos (UTC+1).
What is the best time to call Lagos from Los Angeles?
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between Los Angeles and Lagos due to the 8 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.
Does the Los Angeles to Lagos 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 Los Angeles and Lagos
The distance between Los Angeles and Lagos is approximately 12,409 km. A direct flight typically takes around 15.6 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Lagos time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.