Nigeria
India
Lagos to Delhi Time Difference
Delhi is 4.5 hours ahead of Lagos
Lagos vs Delhi — At a Glance
Lagos to Delhi — Hour-by-Hour
About Lagos and Delhi
Lagos (population: 15.4M) is known for Africa's largest city, Nollywood film industry, and Nigeria's economic engine. Delhi (population: 16.8M) is known for India's political capital, Red Fort, Connaught Place, and government administration.
Business Hours Overlap
Delhi is a national capital, so official government hours (typically 9 AM–5 PM) are the primary window for diplomatic and administrative communication with Lagos.
Calling Between Cities
To call Delhi (+91) from Lagos (+234), aim for late morning or early afternoon in Lagos — that corresponds to evening hours in Delhi when people are usually available.
Currency
Lagos uses NGN while Delhi uses INR. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Lagos and Delhi share English as a common language, which simplifies business communication.
Use our world clock tool to compare Lagos and Delhi visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Lagos and Delhi?
Delhi, India is 4.5 hours ahead of Lagos, Nigeria. Lagos is in the Africa/Lagos timezone (UTC+1) and Delhi is in the Asia/Kolkata timezone (UTC+5:30).
When it's noon in Lagos, what time is it in Delhi?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Lagos, it's 4:30 PM in Delhi.
What is the best time to call Delhi from Lagos?
The best time to call Delhi from Lagos is during the overlapping business hours. When it's 9 AM in Lagos, it's 1:30 PM in Delhi. Aim for late morning to early afternoon in Lagos for the best chance of reaching someone during working hours.
What currency does Delhi use?
Delhi, India uses INR. Lagos uses NGN. You will need to check the current exchange rate for transactions between the two.
What language is spoken in Delhi?
The primary languages in Delhi are Hindi, English. Lagos also speaks English, making communication easier.
How do I dial Delhi from Lagos?
To call Delhi from Lagos, dial your international access code followed by +91 and the local number. Lagos uses country code +234 and Delhi uses +91.
