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Lagos to Rio de Janeiro Converter

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Lagos5:36 amFri, Jun 5
LagosWAT
Nigeria · UTC+1
5:36 amFri, Jun 5
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Rio de JaneiroBRT
Brazil · UTC-3
1:36 amFri, Jun 5
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Offset

The time difference between Lagos and Rio de Janeiro is 4 hours.

4 hours

Lagos (WAT) is ahead of Rio de Janeiro (BRT).

WAT: UTC+1

BRT: UTC-3

Neither Lagos nor Rio de Janeiro is currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 1 PM–5 PM in Lagos (9 AM–1 PM in Rio de Janeiro).

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

Suggested time: 3:00 PM Lagos (11:00 AM Rio de Janeiro).

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

Brazil

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • CarnivalMon, Feb 16
  • CarnivalTue, Feb 17
  • Good FridayFri, Apr 3
  • Easter SundaySun, Apr 5
  • TiradentesTue, Apr 21
  • Labour DayFri, May 1
  • Corpus ChristiThu, Jun 4
  • Independence DayMon, Sep 7
  • Our Lady of AparecidaMon, Oct 12
  • All Souls' DayMon, Nov 2
  • Republic Proclamation DaySun, Nov 15
  • Black Awareness DayFri, Nov 20
  • Christmas DayFri, Dec 25

About these zones

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

Rio de Janeiro uses Brasilia Time (BRT). To call Brazil, dial +55.

Rio de Janeiro is approximately 3,750 miles southwest of Lagos.

Quick reference

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

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

Daylight saving time

Neither Lagos nor Rio de Janeiro 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
6:31 AM
Sunset
7:00 PM
Day length
12h 29m
Rio de Janeiro
Sunrise
6:29 AM
Sunset
5:16 PM
Day length
10h 47m

Daylight overlap: 8h 32m — 10:29 AM–7:00 PM in Lagos (6:29 AM–3:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro). 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 Brasilia Time

  • CGH
  • GRU
  • GIG
  • SDU
  • CNF
  • BSB
  • CWB
  • GYN
  • POA

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am Lagos in Rio de Janeiro?
9:00 am Lagos is 5:00 am Rio de Janeiro.
What is 12:00 pm Lagos in Rio de Janeiro?
12:00 pm Lagos is 8:00 am Rio de Janeiro.
What is 12:30 pm Lagos in Rio de Janeiro?
12:30 pm Lagos is 8:30 am Rio de Janeiro.
What is 2:00 pm Lagos in Rio de Janeiro?
2:00 pm Lagos is 10:00 am Rio de Janeiro.
What is 5:00 pm Lagos in Rio de Janeiro?
5:00 pm Lagos is 1:00 pm Rio de Janeiro.
What is 11:30 pm Lagos in Rio de Janeiro?
11:30 pm Lagos is 7:30 pm Rio de Janeiro.