Washington, D.C. to Lagos time converter

Lagos is 5 hours ahead of Washington, D.C.. When it is 9:00 AM in Washington, D.C., it is 2:00 PM in Lagos.

Washington, D.C. EDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Lagos WAT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

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

Washington, D.C. to Lagos conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Washington, D.C. and Lagos 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

Washington, D.C. and Lagos 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 Washington, D.C. and Lagos?

Lagos is 5 hours ahead of Washington, D.C..

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Washington, D.C., it is 2:00 PM in Lagos.

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

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

Does the time difference between Washington, D.C. 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.