Johannesburg Lagos Time Difference

What is the Time Difference Between Johannesburg and Lagos?

Johannesburg is 1 hour ahead of Lagos. Johannesburg uses South Africa Standard Time (SAST, UTC+2) while Lagos uses West Africa Time (WAT, UTC+1). When it's 12:00 PM in Johannesburg, it's 11:00 AM in Lagos.

Neither city observes daylight saving time, so the 1-hour difference remains constant year-round.

Best Time to Call Lagos from Johannesburg

Best calling time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Johannesburg time. This corresponds to 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM in Lagos, covering Nigerian business hours.

Johannesburg and Lagos are Africa's two largest economic centers, connected by direct flights taking about 6 hours. Both cities serve as major business hubs for their respective regions with growing trade ties.

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