United States
Nigeria
Los Angeles to Lagos Time Difference
Lagos is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles
Los Angeles vs Lagos — At a Glance
Los Angeles to Lagos — Hour-by-Hour
About Los Angeles and Lagos
Los Angeles (population: 3.9M) is known for Hollywood, the entertainment industry, Silicon Beach tech startups, and Pacific trade. Lagos (population: 15.4M) is known for Africa's largest city, Nollywood film industry, and Nigeria's economic engine.
Business Hours Overlap
With a 8-hour difference, teams in Los Angeles and Lagos 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 Lagos (+234) from Los Angeles (+1), be mindful of the 8-hour gap. The safest window is early morning in Los Angeles (8–10 AM) to reach people during waking hours.
Currency
Los Angeles uses USD while Lagos uses NGN. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Los Angeles and Lagos share English as a common language, which simplifies business communication.
Use our world clock tool to compare Los Angeles and Lagos visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Lagos?
Lagos, Nigeria is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles, United States. Los Angeles is in the America/Los Angeles timezone (UTC-7) and Lagos is in the Africa/Lagos timezone (UTC+1).
When it's noon in Los Angeles, what time is it in Lagos?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Los Angeles, it's 8:00 PM in Lagos.
What is the best time to call Lagos from Los Angeles?
The best time to call Lagos from Los Angeles is during the overlapping business hours. When it's 9 AM in Los Angeles, it's 5:00 PM in Lagos. Aim for late morning to early afternoon in Los Angeles for the best chance of reaching someone during working hours.
What currency does Lagos use?
Lagos, Nigeria uses NGN. Los Angeles uses USD. You will need to check the current exchange rate for transactions between the two.
What language is spoken in Lagos?
The primary languages in Lagos are English, Yoruba. Los Angeles also speaks English, making communication easier.
How do I dial Lagos from Los Angeles?
To call Lagos from Los Angeles, dial your international access code followed by +234 and the local number. Los Angeles uses country code +1 and Lagos uses +234.
