Offset
There is no time difference between Lagos and Copenhagen.
Lagos (WAT) is currently the same time as Copenhagen (CET).
WAT: UTC+1
CET: UTC+1
Neither Lagos nor Copenhagen is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–4 PM in Lagos (10 AM–5 PM in Copenhagen).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 12:00 PM Lagos (1:00 PM Copenhagen).
This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.
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
Denmark
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Maundy ThursdayThu, Apr 2
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter SundaySun, Apr 5
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Ascension DayThu, May 14
- Bank closing dayFri, May 15
- PentecostSun, May 24
- Whit MondayMon, May 25
- Constitution DayFri, Jun 5
- Christmas EveThu, Dec 24
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- St. Stephen's DaySat, Dec 26
- New Year's EveThu, Dec 31
About these zones
Lagos uses West Africa Time (WAT). To call Nigeria, dial +234.
Copenhagen uses Central European Time (CET, or CEST). To call Denmark, dial +45.
Copenhagen is approximately 3,450 miles north of Lagos.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Lagos | Copenhagen | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 2:00 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
Copenhagen observes daylight saving time; Lagos does not. The offset between the two zones changes when Copenhagen transitions: on Sunday, March 28, 2027, clocks spring forward from CET to CEST.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 6:33 AM
- Sunset
- 6:29 PM
- Day length
- 11h 56m
- Sunrise
- 7:01 AM
- Sunset
- 4:48 PM
- Day length
- 9h 47m
Daylight overlap: 9h 47m — 7:01 AM–4:48 PM in Lagos (7:01 AM–4:48 PM in Copenhagen). 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 Central European Time
- CPH
- RKE
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Lagos in Copenhagen?
- 9:00 am Lagos is 9:00 am Copenhagen.
- What is 12:00 pm Lagos in Copenhagen?
- 12:00 pm Lagos is 12:00 pm Copenhagen.
- What is 12:30 pm Lagos in Copenhagen?
- 12:30 pm Lagos is 12:30 pm Copenhagen.
- What is 2:00 pm Lagos in Copenhagen?
- 2:00 pm Lagos is 2:00 pm Copenhagen.
- What is 5:00 pm Lagos in Copenhagen?
- 5:00 pm Lagos is 5:00 pm Copenhagen.
- What is 11:30 pm Lagos in Copenhagen?
- 11:30 pm Lagos is 11:30 pm Copenhagen.