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Fortaleza to Lagos Converter

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Fortaleza7:49 pmSat, Jul 18
FortalezaBRT
Brazil · UTC-3
7:49 pmSat, Jul 18
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LagosWAT
Nigeria · UTC+1
11:49 pmSat, Jul 18
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Offset

The time difference between Fortaleza and Lagos is 4 hours.

4 hours

Fortaleza (BRT) is behind Lagos (WAT).

BRT: UTC-3

WAT: UTC+1

Neither Fortaleza nor Lagos is currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–1 PM in Fortaleza (1 PM–5 PM in Lagos).

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

Suggested time: 11:00 AM Fortaleza (3:00 PM 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.

Brazil

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • CarnivalMon, Feb 16
  • CarnivalTue, Feb 17
  • Good FridayFri, Apr 3
  • Easter SundaySun, Apr 5
  • TiradentesTue, Apr 21
  • Labour DayFri, May 1
  • Corpus ChristiThu, Jun 4
  • Independence DayMon, Sep 7
  • Our Lady of AparecidaMon, Oct 12
  • All Souls' DayMon, Nov 2
  • Republic Proclamation DaySun, Nov 15
  • Black Awareness DayFri, Nov 20
  • 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

Fortaleza uses Brasilia Time (BRT). To call Brazil, dial +55.

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

Lagos is approximately 3,000 miles east of Fortaleza.

Quick reference

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

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

Daylight saving time

Neither Fortaleza 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

Fortaleza
Sunrise
5:43 AM
Sunset
5:39 PM
Day length
11h 56m
Lagos
Sunrise
6:40 AM
Sunset
7:07 PM
Day length
12h 27m

Daylight overlap: 9h 24m — 5:43 AM–3:07 PM in Fortaleza (9:43 AM–7:07 PM in Lagos). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.

Airports in these zones

Airports in Brasilia Time

  • FOR

Airports in West Africa Time

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

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am Fortaleza in Lagos?
9:00 am Fortaleza is 1:00 pm Lagos.
What is 12:00 pm Fortaleza in Lagos?
12:00 pm Fortaleza is 4:00 pm Lagos.
What is 12:30 pm Fortaleza in Lagos?
12:30 pm Fortaleza is 4:30 pm Lagos.
What is 2:00 pm Fortaleza in Lagos?
2:00 pm Fortaleza is 6:00 pm Lagos.
What is 5:00 pm Fortaleza in Lagos?
5:00 pm Fortaleza is 9:00 pm Lagos.
What is 11:30 pm Fortaleza in Lagos?
11:30 pm Fortaleza is 3:30 am Lagos, the next day.