Dubai is 3 hours ahead of Lagos. Dubai uses Gulf Standard Time (GST, UTC+4) while Lagos uses West Africa Time (WAT, UTC+1). When it's 12:00 PM in Dubai, it's 9:00 AM in Lagos.
Neither city observes daylight saving time, so the 3-hour difference remains constant year-round.
Best calling time: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Dubai time. This corresponds to 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM in Lagos, covering Nigerian business hours.
Dubai and Lagos are connected by direct Emirates flights taking about 8 hours. Dubai is a major shopping and business destination for Nigerians, and there's significant trade between the UAE and Nigeria.