Nigeria
United States
Lagos to Los Angeles Time Difference
Los Angeles is 8 hours behind Lagos
Lagos vs Los Angeles — At a Glance
Lagos to Los Angeles — Hour-by-Hour
About Lagos and Los Angeles
Lagos (population: 15.4M) is known for Africa's largest city, Nollywood film industry, and Nigeria's economic engine. Los Angeles (population: 3.9M) is known for Hollywood, the entertainment industry, Silicon Beach tech startups, and Pacific trade.
Business Hours Overlap
With a 8-hour difference, teams in Lagos and Los Angeles typically rely on a narrow overlap window for real-time meetings and use async tools like Slack or email for the rest.
Calling Between Cities
When calling Los Angeles (+1) from Lagos (+234), be mindful of the 8-hour gap. The safest window is late afternoon in Lagos (4–6 PM) to reach people during waking hours.
Currency
Lagos uses NGN while Los Angeles uses USD. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Lagos and Los Angeles share English as a common language, which simplifies business communication.
Use our world clock tool to compare Lagos and Los Angeles visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Lagos and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles, United States is 8 hours behind Lagos, Nigeria. Lagos is in the Africa/Lagos timezone (UTC+1) and Los Angeles is in the America/Los Angeles timezone (UTC-7).
When it's noon in Lagos, what time is it in Los Angeles?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Lagos, it's 4:00 AM in Los Angeles.
What is the best time to call Los Angeles from Lagos?
The best time to call Los Angeles from Lagos is during the overlapping business hours. When it's 9 AM in Lagos, it's 1:00 AM in Los Angeles. Aim for late morning to early afternoon in Lagos for the best chance of reaching someone during working hours.
What currency does Los Angeles use?
Los Angeles, United States uses USD. Lagos uses NGN. You will need to check the current exchange rate for transactions between the two.
What language is spoken in Los Angeles?
The primary languages in Los Angeles are English, Spanish. Lagos also speaks English, making communication easier.
How do I dial Los Angeles from Lagos?
To call Los Angeles from Lagos, dial your international access code followed by +1 and the local number. Lagos uses country code +234 and Los Angeles uses +1.
