Nigeria
China
Lagos to Shenzhen Time Difference
Shenzhen is 7 hours ahead of Lagos
Lagos vs Shenzhen — At a Glance
Lagos to Shenzhen — Hour-by-Hour
About Lagos and Shenzhen
Lagos (population: 15.4M) is known for Africa's largest city, Nollywood film industry, and Nigeria's economic engine. Shenzhen (population: 17.6M) is known for China's Silicon Valley, Huawei and Tencent headquarters, and electronics manufacturing.
Business Hours Overlap
With a 7-hour difference, teams in Lagos and Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen (+86) from Lagos (+234), be mindful of the 7-hour gap. The safest window is early morning in Lagos (8–10 AM) to reach people during waking hours.
Currency
Lagos uses NGN while Shenzhen uses CNY. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Lagos primarily speaks English and Yoruba, while Shenzhen speaks Mandarin. For business communication, English is commonly used as a bridge language in international settings.
Use our world clock tool to compare Lagos and Shenzhen visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Lagos and Shenzhen?
Shenzhen, China is 7 hours ahead of Lagos, Nigeria. Lagos is in the Africa/Lagos timezone (UTC+1) and Shenzhen is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone (UTC+8).
When it's noon in Lagos, what time is it in Shenzhen?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Lagos, it's 7:00 PM in Shenzhen.
What is the best time to call Shenzhen from Lagos?
The best time to call Shenzhen from Lagos is during the overlapping business hours. When it's 9 AM in Lagos, it's 4:00 PM in Shenzhen. Aim for late morning to early afternoon in Lagos for the best chance of reaching someone during working hours.
What currency does Shenzhen use?
Shenzhen, China uses CNY. Lagos uses NGN. You will need to check the current exchange rate for transactions between the two.
What language is spoken in Shenzhen?
The primary language in Shenzhen is Mandarin. English is widely used for international business communication.
How do I dial Shenzhen from Lagos?
To call Shenzhen from Lagos, dial your international access code followed by +86 and the local number. Lagos uses country code +234 and Shenzhen uses +86.
