Offset
The time difference between Lagos and Nizhniy Novgorod is 2 hours.
Lagos (WAT) is behind Nizhniy Novgorod (MSK).
WAT: UTC+1
MSK: UTC+3
Neither Lagos nor Nizhniy Novgorod is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–3 PM in Lagos (11 AM–5 PM in Nizhniy Novgorod).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 12:00 PM Lagos (2:00 PM Nizhniy Novgorod).
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
Russia
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- New Year holidayFri, Jan 2
- New Year holidaySat, Jan 3
- New Year holidaySun, Jan 4
- New Year holidayMon, Jan 5
- New Year holidayTue, Jan 6
- Christmas Day (Orthodox)Wed, Jan 7
- Defender of the Fatherland DayMon, Feb 23
- International Women's DaySun, Mar 8
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Victory DaySat, May 9
- Russia DayFri, Jun 12
- Unity DayWed, Nov 4
About these zones
Lagos uses West Africa Time (WAT). To call Nigeria, dial +234.
Nizhniy Novgorod uses Moscow Time (MSK). To call Russia, dial +7.
Nizhniy Novgorod is approximately 4,100 miles northeast of Lagos.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Lagos | Nizhniy Novgorod | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 1:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Lagos nor Nizhniy Novgorod 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
- 3:17 AM
- Sunset
- 8:51 PM
- Day length
- 17h 34m
Daylight overlap: 12h 19m — 6:32 AM–6:51 PM in Lagos (8:32 AM–8:51 PM in Nizhniy Novgorod). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in West Africa Time
Other cities in Moscow 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 Moscow Time
- DME
- SVO
- VKO
- ZIA
- LED
- GOJ
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Lagos in Nizhniy Novgorod?
- 9:00 am Lagos is 11:00 am Nizhniy Novgorod.
- What is 12:00 pm Lagos in Nizhniy Novgorod?
- 12:00 pm Lagos is 2:00 pm Nizhniy Novgorod.
- What is 12:30 pm Lagos in Nizhniy Novgorod?
- 12:30 pm Lagos is 2:30 pm Nizhniy Novgorod.
- What is 2:00 pm Lagos in Nizhniy Novgorod?
- 2:00 pm Lagos is 4:00 pm Nizhniy Novgorod.
- What is 5:00 pm Lagos in Nizhniy Novgorod?
- 5:00 pm Lagos is 7:00 pm Nizhniy Novgorod.
- What is 11:30 pm Lagos in Nizhniy Novgorod?
- 11:30 pm Lagos is 1:30 am Nizhniy Novgorod, the next day.