Offset
The time difference between Lagos and Antananarivo is 2 hours.
Lagos (WAT) is behind Antananarivo (GMT+3).
WAT: UTC+1
GMT+3: UTC+3
Neither Lagos nor Antananarivo is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–3 PM in Lagos (11 AM–5 PM in Antananarivo).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 12:00 PM Lagos (2:00 PM Antananarivo).
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
Madagascar
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Martyrs' DaySun, Mar 29
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Ascension DayThu, May 14
- Whit MondayMon, May 25
- Independence DayFri, Jun 26
- Assumption DaySat, Aug 15
- All Saints' DaySun, Nov 1
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
About these zones
Lagos uses West Africa Time (WAT). To call Nigeria, dial +234.
Antananarivo uses East Africa Time. To call Madagascar, dial +261.
Antananarivo is approximately 3,500 miles southeast of Lagos.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Lagos | Antananarivo | 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 Antananarivo 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
- 6:40 AM
- Sunset
- 7:07 PM
- Day length
- 12h 26m
- Sunrise
- 6:22 AM
- Sunset
- 5:32 PM
- Day length
- 11h 10m
Daylight overlap: 8h 51m — 6:40 AM–3:32 PM in Lagos (8:40 AM–5:32 PM in Antananarivo). 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
- TNR
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Lagos in Antananarivo?
- 9:00 am Lagos is 11:00 am Antananarivo.
- What is 12:00 pm Lagos in Antananarivo?
- 12:00 pm Lagos is 2:00 pm Antananarivo.
- What is 12:30 pm Lagos in Antananarivo?
- 12:30 pm Lagos is 2:30 pm Antananarivo.
- What is 2:00 pm Lagos in Antananarivo?
- 2:00 pm Lagos is 4:00 pm Antananarivo.
- What is 5:00 pm Lagos in Antananarivo?
- 5:00 pm Lagos is 7:00 pm Antananarivo.
- What is 11:30 pm Lagos in Antananarivo?
- 11:30 pm Lagos is 1:30 am Antananarivo, the next day.