Shanghai to Lagos time converter

Lagos is 7 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 2:00 AM in Lagos.

Shanghai CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Lagos WEST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shanghai
China
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC+8
Lagos
Portugal
Wed, Oct 21
WESTUTC+1-7h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Lagos conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shanghai (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Lagos).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Shanghai and Lagos switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -7h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: -8h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -7h

Distance

Shanghai and Lagos are 10,818 km (6,722 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Lagos?

Lagos is 7 hours behind Shanghai.

What time is it in Lagos when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 2:00 AM in Lagos.

When is the best time to call Lagos from Shanghai?

Both sides are at work from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shanghai (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Lagos).

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Lagos change?

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