Offset
The time difference between Lagos and Saint Petersburg is 2 hours.
Lagos (WAT) is behind Saint Petersburg (MSK).
WAT: UTC+1
MSK: UTC+3
Neither Lagos nor Saint Petersburg is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–3 PM in Lagos (11 AM–5 PM in Saint Petersburg).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 12:00 PM Lagos (2:00 PM Saint Petersburg).
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.
Saint Petersburg uses Moscow Time (MSK). To call Russia, dial +7.
Saint Petersburg is approximately 3,950 miles north of Lagos.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Lagos | Saint Petersburg | 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 Saint Petersburg 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
- 3:40 AM
- Sunset
- 10:19 PM
- Day length
- 18h 39m
Daylight overlap: 12h 29m — 6:32 AM–7:01 PM in Lagos (8:32 AM–9:01 PM in Saint Petersburg). 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 Saint Petersburg?
- 9:00 am Lagos is 11:00 am Saint Petersburg.
- What is 12:00 pm Lagos in Saint Petersburg?
- 12:00 pm Lagos is 2:00 pm Saint Petersburg.
- What is 12:30 pm Lagos in Saint Petersburg?
- 12:30 pm Lagos is 2:30 pm Saint Petersburg.
- What is 2:00 pm Lagos in Saint Petersburg?
- 2:00 pm Lagos is 4:00 pm Saint Petersburg.
- What is 5:00 pm Lagos in Saint Petersburg?
- 5:00 pm Lagos is 7:00 pm Saint Petersburg.
- What is 11:30 pm Lagos in Saint Petersburg?
- 11:30 pm Lagos is 1:30 am Saint Petersburg, the next day.