Lagos to Washington, D.C. time converter

Washington, D.C. is 5 hours behind Lagos. When it is 9:00 AM in Lagos, it is 4:00 AM in Washington, D.C..

Lagos WAT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Washington, D.C. EDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Lagos
Nigeria
Sun, Oct 18
WATUTC+1
Washington, D.C.
District of Columbia, United States
Sun, Oct 18
EDTUTC-4-5h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Lagos to Washington, D.C. conversion table

Every hour of today in Lagos and the matching time in Washington, D.C.. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Lagos (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Washington, D.C.).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Lagos and Washington, D.C. switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -5h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -6h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: -5h

Distance

Lagos and Washington, D.C. are 8,730 km (5,425 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Lagos and Washington, D.C.?

Washington, D.C. is 5 hours behind Lagos.

What time is it in Washington, D.C. when it is 9 AM in Lagos?

When it is 9:00 AM in Lagos, it is 4:00 AM in Washington, D.C..

When is the best time to call Washington, D.C. from Lagos?

Both sides are at work from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Lagos (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Washington, D.C.).

Does the time difference between Lagos and Washington, D.C. change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.