UK Time vs Nigeria
Nigeria runs on a single fixed time zone, level with or just ahead of the UK depending on the season.
United Kingdom
Nigeria (Lagos)
Current time difference
Nigeria uses one nationwide time zone — West Africa Time (WAT) at UTC+1 — covering Lagos, Abuja and Kano.
Nigeria is on the same time as the UK during British Summer Time, and 1 hour ahead during GMT (winter), because Nigeria does not observe daylight saving time.
Conversion guide
A quick reference for what time it is in Nigeria for common UK times right now.
| UK time | Nigeria (Lagos) |
|---|---|
| 9am | 9am |
| 12pm | 12pm |
| 5pm | 5pm |
| 9pm | 9pm |
Best time to call
The overlap is excellent: essentially the whole UK working day, around 9am-5pm, lines up closely with Nigerian business hours, since the gap is never more than an hour.
Daylight saving notes
Nigeria has kept a fixed UTC+1 offset for decades with no daylight saving. During the UK summer the clocks match, and during the UK winter Nigeria is an hour ahead — the change comes entirely from the UK's GMT/BST switch.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between the UK and Nigeria?
Nigeria is on the same time as the UK during British Summer Time, and 1 hour ahead during GMT (UK winter time), because West Africa Time stays fixed all year.
Does Nigeria observe daylight saving time?
No. Nigeria keeps a constant UTC+1 offset, so any shift in the gap comes from the UK's own GMT/BST changes.
What time is it in Nigeria when it is 12pm in the UK?
When it is 12pm (noon) in the UK, it is also 12pm in Nigeria during British Summer Time, or 1pm during GMT.