Offset
The time difference between Lagos and Panama City is 6 hours.
Lagos (WAT) is ahead of Panama City (EST).
WAT: UTC+1
EST: UTC-5
Neither Lagos nor Panama City is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 3 PM–5 PM in Lagos (9 AM–11 AM in Panama City).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 4:00 PM Lagos (10:00 AM Panama City).
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
Panama
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Martyr's DayFri, Jan 9
- CarnivalMon, Feb 16
- CarnivalTue, Feb 17
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Separation DayTue, Nov 3
- Flag DayWed, Nov 4
- Colon DayThu, Nov 5
- Shout in Villa de los SantosTue, Nov 10
- Independence DaySat, Nov 28
- Mother's DayTue, Dec 8
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
About these zones
Lagos uses West Africa Time (WAT). To call Nigeria, dial +234.
Panama City uses Eastern Standard Time. To call Panama, dial +507.
Panama City is approximately 5,650 miles west of Lagos.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Lagos | Panama City | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 6:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 7:00 pm | -1 day |
| 2:00 am | 8:00 pm | -1 day |
| 3:00 am | 9:00 pm | -1 day |
| 4:00 am | 10:00 pm | -1 day |
| 5:00 am | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 6:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Lagos nor Panama City 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
- 6:39 AM
- Sunset
- 6:51 PM
- Day length
- 12h 12m
- Sunrise
- 6:10 AM
- Sunset
- 6:23 PM
- Day length
- 12h 13m
Daylight overlap: 6h 41m — 12:10 PM–6:51 PM in Lagos (6:10 AM–12:51 PM in Panama City). 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 Eastern Standard Time
- ONX
- PAC
- PTY
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Lagos in Panama City?
- 9:00 am Lagos is 3:00 am Panama City.
- What is 12:00 pm Lagos in Panama City?
- 12:00 pm Lagos is 6:00 am Panama City.
- What is 12:30 pm Lagos in Panama City?
- 12:30 pm Lagos is 6:30 am Panama City.
- What is 2:00 pm Lagos in Panama City?
- 2:00 pm Lagos is 8:00 am Panama City.
- What is 5:00 pm Lagos in Panama City?
- 5:00 pm Lagos is 11:00 am Panama City.
- What is 11:30 pm Lagos in Panama City?
- 11:30 pm Lagos is 5:30 pm Panama City.