Offset
The time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Lagos is 7 hours.
Kuala Lumpur (GMT+8) is ahead of Lagos (WAT).
GMT+8: UTC+8
WAT: UTC+1
Neither Kuala Lumpur nor Lagos is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 4 PM–5 PM in Kuala Lumpur (9 AM–10 AM in Lagos).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 4:00 PM Kuala Lumpur (9:00 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.
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
Kuala Lumpur uses Malaysia Time. To call Malaysia, dial +60.
Lagos uses West Africa Time (WAT). To call Nigeria, dial +234.
Lagos is approximately 6,750 miles west of Kuala Lumpur.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Kuala Lumpur | Lagos | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 5:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 6:00 pm | -1 day |
| 2:00 am | 7:00 pm | -1 day |
| 3:00 am | 8:00 pm | -1 day |
| 4:00 am | 9:00 pm | -1 day |
| 5:00 am | 10:00 pm | -1 day |
| 6:00 am | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 7:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Kuala Lumpur 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
- Sunrise
- 7:12 AM
- Sunset
- 7:28 PM
- Day length
- 12h 16m
- Sunrise
- 6:41 AM
- Sunset
- 7:06 PM
- Day length
- 12h 26m
Daylight overlap: 5h 48m — 1:41 PM–7:28 PM in Kuala Lumpur (6:41 AM–12:28 PM in Lagos). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in West Africa Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Malaysia Time
- KUL
- SZB
Airports in West Africa Time
- LOS
- KAN
- IBA
- ABV
- PHC
- KAD
- BNI
- ABB
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Kuala Lumpur in Lagos?
- 9:00 am Kuala Lumpur is 2:00 am Lagos.
- What is 12:00 pm Kuala Lumpur in Lagos?
- 12:00 pm Kuala Lumpur is 5:00 am Lagos.
- What is 12:30 pm Kuala Lumpur in Lagos?
- 12:30 pm Kuala Lumpur is 5:30 am Lagos.
- What is 2:00 pm Kuala Lumpur in Lagos?
- 2:00 pm Kuala Lumpur is 7:00 am Lagos.
- What is 5:00 pm Kuala Lumpur in Lagos?
- 5:00 pm Kuala Lumpur is 10:00 am Lagos.
- What is 11:30 pm Kuala Lumpur in Lagos?
- 11:30 pm Kuala Lumpur is 4:30 pm Lagos.