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Dhaka to Lagos Converter

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Dhaka7:38 amSun, Jul 19
DhakaBST
Bangladesh · UTC+6
7:38 amSun, Jul 19
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LagosWAT
Nigeria · UTC+1
2:38 amSun, Jul 19
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Offset

The time difference between Dhaka and Lagos is 5 hours.

5 hours

Dhaka (BST) is ahead of Lagos (WAT).

BST: UTC+6

WAT: UTC+1

Neither Dhaka nor Lagos is currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 2 PM–5 PM in Dhaka (9 AM–12 PM in Lagos).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 3:00 PM Dhaka (10:00 AM Lagos).

Public holidays in 2026

National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.

Bangladesh

  • International Mother Language DaySat, Feb 21
  • Independence and National DayThu, Mar 26
  • Bengali New YearTue, Apr 14
  • Labour DayFri, May 1
  • July Mass Uprising DayWed, Aug 5
  • Victory DayWed, Dec 16
  • Christmas DayFri, Dec 25

Nigeria

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Good FridayFri, Apr 3
  • Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
  • Workers' DayFri, May 1
  • Children's DayWed, May 27
  • Democracy DayFri, Jun 12
  • National DayThu, Oct 1
  • National Youth DaySun, Nov 1
  • Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
  • Boxing DayMon, Dec 28

About these zones

Dhaka uses Bangladesh Standard Time (BST). To call Bangladesh, dial +880.

Lagos uses West Africa Time (WAT). To call Nigeria, dial +234.

Lagos is approximately 5,850 miles west of Dhaka.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

DhakaLagosDay
12:00 am7:00 pm-1 day
1:00 am8:00 pm-1 day
2:00 am9:00 pm-1 day
3:00 am10:00 pm-1 day
4:00 am11:00 pm-1 day
5:00 am12:00 amSame day
6:00 am1:00 amSame day
7:00 am2:00 amSame day
8:00 am3:00 amSame day
9:00 am4:00 amSame day
10:00 am5:00 amSame day
11:00 am6:00 amSame day
12:00 pm7:00 amSame day
1:00 pm8:00 amSame day
2:00 pm9:00 amSame day
3:00 pm10:00 amSame day
4:00 pm11:00 amSame day
5:00 pm12:00 pmSame day
6:00 pm1:00 pmSame day
7:00 pm2:00 pmSame day
8:00 pm3:00 pmSame day
9:00 pm4:00 pmSame day
10:00 pm5:00 pmSame day
11:00 pm6:00 pmSame day

Daylight saving time

Neither Dhaka nor Lagos observes daylight saving time. The offset between these zones remains constant year-round.

See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.

Daylight today

Dhaka
Sunrise
5:23 AM
Sunset
6:48 PM
Day length
13h 25m
Lagos
Sunrise
6:40 AM
Sunset
7:07 PM
Day length
12h 27m

Daylight overlap: 7h 8m — 11:40 AM–6:48 PM in Dhaka (6:40 AM–1:48 PM in Lagos). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Other cities in Bangladesh Standard Time

Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.

Airports in these zones

Airports in Bangladesh Standard Time

  • DAC
  • CGP
  • JSR

Airports in West Africa Time

  • LOS
  • KAN
  • IBA
  • ABV
  • PHC
  • KAD
  • BNI
  • ABB

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am Dhaka in Lagos?
9:00 am Dhaka is 4:00 am Lagos.
What is 12:00 pm Dhaka in Lagos?
12:00 pm Dhaka is 7:00 am Lagos.
What is 12:30 pm Dhaka in Lagos?
12:30 pm Dhaka is 7:30 am Lagos.
What is 2:00 pm Dhaka in Lagos?
2:00 pm Dhaka is 9:00 am Lagos.
What is 5:00 pm Dhaka in Lagos?
5:00 pm Dhaka is 12:00 pm Lagos.
What is 11:30 pm Dhaka in Lagos?
11:30 pm Dhaka is 6:30 pm Lagos.