Offset
The time difference between Lubumbashi and Lagos is 1 hour.
Lubumbashi (GMT+2) is ahead of Lagos (WAT).
GMT+2: UTC+2
WAT: UTC+1
Neither Lubumbashi nor Lagos is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 10 AM–5 PM in Lubumbashi (9 AM–4 PM in Lagos).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 1:00 PM Lubumbashi (12:00 PM Lagos).
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.
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
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
About these zones
Lubumbashi uses Central Africa Time. To call Democratic Republic of the Congo, dial +243.
Lagos uses West Africa Time (WAT). To call Nigeria, dial +234.
Lagos is approximately 2,100 miles northwest of Lubumbashi.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Lubumbashi | Lagos | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Lubumbashi nor Lagos 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
- 6:31 AM
- Sunset
- 6:03 PM
- Day length
- 11h 31m
- Sunrise
- 6:40 AM
- Sunset
- 7:07 PM
- Day length
- 12h 27m
Daylight overlap: 10h 23m — 7:40 AM–6:03 PM in Lubumbashi (6:40 AM–5:03 PM in Lagos). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Central Africa Time
Other cities in West Africa Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Central Africa Time
- FBM
- MJM
Airports in West Africa Time
- LOS
- KAN
- IBA
- ABV
- PHC
- KAD
- BNI
- ABB
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Lubumbashi in Lagos?
- 9:00 am Lubumbashi is 8:00 am Lagos.
- What is 12:00 pm Lubumbashi in Lagos?
- 12:00 pm Lubumbashi is 11:00 am Lagos.
- What is 12:30 pm Lubumbashi in Lagos?
- 12:30 pm Lubumbashi is 11:30 am Lagos.
- What is 2:00 pm Lubumbashi in Lagos?
- 2:00 pm Lubumbashi is 1:00 pm Lagos.
- What is 5:00 pm Lubumbashi in Lagos?
- 5:00 pm Lubumbashi is 4:00 pm Lagos.
- What is 11:30 pm Lubumbashi in Lagos?
- 11:30 pm Lubumbashi is 10:30 pm Lagos.