Offset
There is no time difference between Lagos and Frankfurt am Main.
Lagos (WAT) is currently the same time as Frankfurt am Main (CET).
WAT: UTC+1
CET: UTC+1
Neither Lagos nor Frankfurt am Main is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–4 PM in Lagos (10 AM–5 PM in Frankfurt am Main).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 12:00 PM Lagos (1:00 PM Frankfurt am Main).
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
Germany
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Ascension DayThu, May 14
- Whit MondayMon, May 25
- German Unity DaySat, Oct 3
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- St. Stephen's DaySat, Dec 26
About these zones
Lagos uses West Africa Time (WAT). To call Nigeria, dial +234.
Frankfurt am Main uses Central European Time (CET, or CEST). To call Germany, dial +49.
Frankfurt am Main is approximately 3,050 miles north of Lagos.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Lagos | Frankfurt am Main | 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
Frankfurt am Main observes daylight saving time; Lagos does not. The offset between the two zones changes when Frankfurt am Main 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
- 7:04 AM
- Sunset
- 5:16 PM
- Day length
- 10h 13m
Daylight overlap: 10h 13m — 7:04 AM–5:16 PM in Lagos (7:04 AM–5:16 PM in Frankfurt am Main). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in West Africa Time
Other cities in Central European 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
- BER
- HAM
- LBC
- MUC
- CGN
- DUS
- FRA
- STR
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Lagos in Frankfurt am Main?
- 9:00 am Lagos is 9:00 am Frankfurt am Main.
- What is 12:00 pm Lagos in Frankfurt am Main?
- 12:00 pm Lagos is 12:00 pm Frankfurt am Main.
- What is 12:30 pm Lagos in Frankfurt am Main?
- 12:30 pm Lagos is 12:30 pm Frankfurt am Main.
- What is 2:00 pm Lagos in Frankfurt am Main?
- 2:00 pm Lagos is 2:00 pm Frankfurt am Main.
- What is 5:00 pm Lagos in Frankfurt am Main?
- 5:00 pm Lagos is 5:00 pm Frankfurt am Main.
- What is 11:30 pm Lagos in Frankfurt am Main?
- 11:30 pm Lagos is 11:30 pm Frankfurt am Main.