Offset
There is no time difference between Lagos and Benin City.
Lagos (WAT) is currently the same time as Benin City (WAT).
WAT: UTC+1
WAT: UTC+1
Neither Lagos nor Benin City is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–5 PM in Lagos (9 AM–5 PM in Benin City).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 1:00 PM Lagos (1:00 PM Benin City).
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.
Benin City uses West Africa Time (WAT). To call Nigeria, dial +234.
Benin City is approximately 150 miles east of Lagos.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Lagos | Benin City | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Lagos nor Benin City 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 27m
- Sunrise
- 6:31 AM
- Sunset
- 6:58 PM
- Day length
- 12h 26m
Daylight overlap: 12h 18m — 6:40 AM–6:58 PM in Lagos (6:40 AM–6:58 PM in Benin City). 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 West Africa Time
- LOS
- KAN
- IBA
- ABV
- PHC
- KAD
- BNI
- ABB
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Lagos in Benin City?
- 9:00 am Lagos is 9:00 am Benin City.
- What is 12:00 pm Lagos in Benin City?
- 12:00 pm Lagos is 12:00 pm Benin City.
- What is 12:30 pm Lagos in Benin City?
- 12:30 pm Lagos is 12:30 pm Benin City.
- What is 2:00 pm Lagos in Benin City?
- 2:00 pm Lagos is 2:00 pm Benin City.
- What is 5:00 pm Lagos in Benin City?
- 5:00 pm Lagos is 5:00 pm Benin City.
- What is 11:30 pm Lagos in Benin City?
- 11:30 pm Lagos is 11:30 pm Benin City.