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Lagos to Chennai Converter

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Lagos10:47 amSat, Jun 6
LagosWAT
Nigeria · UTC+1
10:47 amSat, Jun 6
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ChennaiIST
India · UTC+5:30
3:17 pmSat, Jun 6
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Offset

The time difference between Lagos and Chennai is 4.5 hours.

4.5 hours

Lagos (WAT) is behind Chennai (IST).

WAT: UTC+1

IST: UTC+5:30

Neither Lagos nor Chennai is currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

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

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

Suggested time: 11:00 AM Lagos (3:30 PM Chennai).

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.

Chennai uses India Standard Time (IST). To call India, dial +91.

Chennai is approximately 5,250 miles east of Lagos.

Quick reference

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

LagosChennaiDay
12:00 am4:30 amSame day
1:00 am5:30 amSame day
2:00 am6:30 amSame day
3:00 am7:30 amSame day
4:00 am8:30 amSame day
5:00 am9:30 amSame day
6:00 am10:30 amSame day
7:00 am11:30 amSame day
8:00 am12:30 pmSame day
9:00 am1:30 pmSame day
10:00 am2:30 pmSame day
11:00 am3:30 pmSame day
12:00 pm4:30 pmSame day
1:00 pm5:30 pmSame day
2:00 pm6:30 pmSame day
3:00 pm7:30 pmSame day
4:00 pm8:30 pmSame day
5:00 pm9:30 pmSame day
6:00 pm10:30 pmSame day
7:00 pm11:30 pmSame day
8:00 pm12:30 am+1 day
9:00 pm1:30 am+1 day
10:00 pm2:30 am+1 day
11:00 pm3:30 am+1 day

Daylight saving time

Neither Lagos nor Chennai 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

Lagos
Sunrise
6:32 AM
Sunset
7:00 PM
Day length
12h 29m
Chennai
Sunrise
5:42 AM
Sunset
6:34 PM
Day length
12h 52m

Daylight overlap: 7h 33m — 6:32 AM–2:04 PM in Lagos (11:02 AM–6:34 PM in Chennai). 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 West Africa Time

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

Airports in India Standard Time

  • BOM
  • NMI
  • DEL
  • BLR
  • HYD
  • AMD
  • MAA
  • CCU
  • STV
  • PNQ

Related conversions

Common conversions

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