Offset
The time difference between Lagos and Addis Ababa is 2 hours.
Lagos (WAT) is behind Addis Ababa (EAT).
WAT: UTC+1
EAT: UTC+3
Neither Lagos nor Addis Ababa is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–3 PM in Lagos (11 AM–5 PM in Addis Ababa).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 12:00 PM Lagos (2:00 PM Addis Ababa).
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
Lagos uses West Africa Time (WAT). To call Nigeria, dial +234.
Addis Ababa uses East Africa Time (EAT). To call Ethiopia, dial +251.
Addis Ababa is approximately 2,450 miles east of Lagos.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Lagos | Addis Ababa | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 1:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Lagos nor Addis Ababa 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
- 6:32 AM
- Sunset
- 7:01 PM
- Day length
- 12h 29m
- Sunrise
- 6:06 AM
- Sunset
- 6:44 PM
- Day length
- 12h 38m
Daylight overlap: 10h 12m — 6:32 AM–4:44 PM in Lagos (8:32 AM–6:44 PM in Addis Ababa). 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 West Africa Time
- LOS
- KAN
- IBA
- ABV
- PHC
- KAD
- BNI
- ABB
Airports in East Africa Time
- ADD
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Lagos in Addis Ababa?
- 9:00 am Lagos is 11:00 am Addis Ababa.
- What is 12:00 pm Lagos in Addis Ababa?
- 12:00 pm Lagos is 2:00 pm Addis Ababa.
- What is 12:30 pm Lagos in Addis Ababa?
- 12:30 pm Lagos is 2:30 pm Addis Ababa.
- What is 2:00 pm Lagos in Addis Ababa?
- 2:00 pm Lagos is 4:00 pm Addis Ababa.
- What is 5:00 pm Lagos in Addis Ababa?
- 5:00 pm Lagos is 7:00 pm Addis Ababa.
- What is 11:30 pm Lagos in Addis Ababa?
- 11:30 pm Lagos is 1:30 am Addis Ababa, the next day.