Offset
The time difference between Lagos and Harare is 1 hour.
Lagos (WAT) is behind Harare (CAT).
WAT: UTC+1
CAT: UTC+2
Neither Lagos nor Harare is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–4 PM in Lagos (10 AM–5 PM in Harare).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 12:00 PM Lagos (1:00 PM Harare).
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
Zimbabwe
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Robert Mugabe National Youth DaySat, Feb 21
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Holy SaturdaySat, Apr 4
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Independence DaySat, Apr 18
- Worker's DayFri, May 1
- Africa DayMon, May 25
- Heroes' DayMon, Aug 10
- Defence Forces DayTue, Aug 11
- Unity DayTue, Dec 22
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- St. Stephen's DaySat, Dec 26
About these zones
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Lagos | Harare | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Lagos nor Harare 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
- 6:32 AM
- Sunset
- 7:01 PM
- Day length
- 12h 29m
- Sunrise
- 6:24 AM
- Sunset
- 5:29 PM
- Day length
- 11h 5m
Daylight overlap: 9h 56m — 6:32 AM–4:29 PM in Lagos (7:32 AM–5:29 PM in Harare). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
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Airports in these zones
Airports in West Africa Time
- LOS
- KAN
- IBA
- ABV
- PHC
- KAD
- BNI
- ABB
Airports in Central Africa Time
- HRE
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Lagos in Harare?
- 9:00 am Lagos is 10:00 am Harare.
- What is 12:00 pm Lagos in Harare?
- 12:00 pm Lagos is 1:00 pm Harare.
- What is 12:30 pm Lagos in Harare?
- 12:30 pm Lagos is 1:30 pm Harare.
- What is 2:00 pm Lagos in Harare?
- 2:00 pm Lagos is 3:00 pm Harare.
- What is 5:00 pm Lagos in Harare?
- 5:00 pm Lagos is 6:00 pm Harare.
- What is 11:30 pm Lagos in Harare?
- 11:30 pm Lagos is 12:30 am Harare, the next day.