Nigeria
United States
Lagos to Seattle Time Difference
Seattle is 8 hours behind Lagos
Lagos vs Seattle — At a Glance
Lagos to Seattle — Hour-by-Hour
About Lagos and Seattle
Lagos (population: 15.4M) is known for Africa's largest city, Nollywood film industry, and Nigeria's economic engine. Seattle (population: 0.74M) is known for Amazon, Microsoft, Boeing, coffee culture, and the Pacific Northwest.
Business Hours Overlap
With a 8-hour difference, teams in Lagos and Seattle typically rely on a narrow overlap window for real-time meetings and use async tools like Slack or email for the rest.
Calling Between Cities
When calling Seattle (+1) from Lagos (+234), be mindful of the 8-hour gap. The safest window is late afternoon in Lagos (4–6 PM) to reach people during waking hours.
Currency
Lagos uses NGN while Seattle uses USD. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Lagos and Seattle share English as a common language, which simplifies business communication.
Use our world clock tool to compare Lagos and Seattle visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Lagos and Seattle?
Seattle, United States is 8 hours behind Lagos, Nigeria. Lagos is in the Africa/Lagos timezone (UTC+1) and Seattle is in the America/Los Angeles timezone (UTC-7).
When it's noon in Lagos, what time is it in Seattle?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Lagos, it's 4:00 AM in Seattle.
What is the best time to call Seattle from Lagos?
The best time to call Seattle from Lagos is during the overlapping business hours. When it's 9 AM in Lagos, it's 1:00 AM in Seattle. Aim for late morning to early afternoon in Lagos for the best chance of reaching someone during working hours.
What currency does Seattle use?
Seattle, United States uses USD. Lagos uses NGN. You will need to check the current exchange rate for transactions between the two.
What language is spoken in Seattle?
The primary language in Seattle is English. Lagos also speaks English, making communication easier.
How do I dial Seattle from Lagos?
To call Seattle from Lagos, dial your international access code followed by +1 and the local number. Lagos uses country code +234 and Seattle uses +1.
