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Lagos to Kinshasa Converter

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Lagos8:51 amMon, Jul 20
LagosWAT
Nigeria · UTC+1
8:51 amMon, Jul 20
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KinshasaWAT
Democratic Republic of the Congo · UTC+1
8:51 amMon, Jul 20
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Offset

There is no time difference between Lagos and Kinshasa.

Same time

Lagos (WAT) is currently the same time as Kinshasa (WAT).

WAT: UTC+1

WAT: UTC+1

Neither Lagos nor Kinshasa is currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

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

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

Suggested time: 1:00 PM Lagos (1:00 PM Kinshasa).

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

Democratic Republic of the Congo

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Martyrs DaySun, Jan 4
  • Laurent-Désiré Kabila AssassinationFri, Jan 16
  • Patrice Lumumba AssassinationSat, Jan 17
  • Kimbangu's DayMon, Apr 6
  • Labour DayFri, May 1
  • Liberation DaySun, May 17
  • Independence DayTue, Jun 30
  • Parents' DaySat, Aug 1
  • Congolese Genocide DaySun, Aug 2
  • Christmas DayFri, Dec 25

About these zones

Lagos uses West Africa Time (WAT). To call Nigeria, dial +234.

Kinshasa uses West Africa Time (WAT). To call Democratic Republic of the Congo, dial +243.

Kinshasa is approximately 1,100 miles southeast of Lagos.

Quick reference

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

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

Daylight saving time

Neither Lagos nor Kinshasa 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
6:40 AM
Sunset
7:07 PM
Day length
12h 27m
Kinshasa
Sunrise
6:09 AM
Sunset
6:03 PM
Day length
11h 54m

Daylight overlap: 11h 23m — 6:40 AM–6:03 PM in Lagos (6:40 AM–6:03 PM in Kinshasa). 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 West Africa Time

  • FIH

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am Lagos in Kinshasa?
9:00 am Lagos is 9:00 am Kinshasa.
What is 12:00 pm Lagos in Kinshasa?
12:00 pm Lagos is 12:00 pm Kinshasa.
What is 12:30 pm Lagos in Kinshasa?
12:30 pm Lagos is 12:30 pm Kinshasa.
What is 2:00 pm Lagos in Kinshasa?
2:00 pm Lagos is 2:00 pm Kinshasa.
What is 5:00 pm Lagos in Kinshasa?
5:00 pm Lagos is 5:00 pm Kinshasa.
What is 11:30 pm Lagos in Kinshasa?
11:30 pm Lagos is 11:30 pm Kinshasa.