Manila to Lagos
-7hManila
PHTSOURCELagos
WATGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
PHT and WAT on the World Map
The map below highlights the PHT (Philippine Time) and WAT (West Africa Time) timezone regions across the globe.
PHT – Philippine Time
UTC+08:00Philippine Time (PHT, UTC+08:00) is the time zone for the Philippines, 8 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Philippine Time does not observe daylight saving, so UTC+08:00 is fixed all year.
- •PHT shares its offset with China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.
- •Manila is one of the largest outsourcing hubs in the world.
- •The Philippines spans one time zone despite being an archipelago of over 7,600 islands.
WAT – West Africa Time
UTC+01:00West Africa Time (WAT) is the time zone for West and Central Africa, 1 hour ahead of UTC.
- •Lagos, Nigeria is the most populous city in Africa.
- •WAT is the same offset as CET (UTC+01:00).
- •Nigeria does not observe daylight saving time.
About Manila
WikipediaManila operates on Philippine Time (PHT), UTC+8. As a major BPO hub, Manila time coordinates with US client hours for customer support operations.
Manila is the most densely populated city in the world.
About Lagos
WikipediaLagos operates on West Africa Time (WAT), UTC+1. As Africa's largest city and Nigeria's economic hub, Lagos is the center of African fintech innovation.
Lagos is one of the fastest-growing cities in the world and Africa's largest city.
Manila vs Lagos: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
Manila runs on Philippine Standard Time (PHT) at UTC+08:00. Lagos runs on West Africa Time (WAT) at UTC+01:00. That puts Manila 7 hours behind Lagos — a difference of -7h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Manila it is 2:00 AM in Lagos. Midnight in Manila is 5:00 PM in Lagos. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Manila to Lagos time conversion table
| Manila (PHT) | Lagos (WAT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Manila to Lagos time
- Scheduling a call from Manila to Lagos: a 10:00 AM start in Manila lands at 3:00 AM in Lagos, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Manila and Lagos are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM PHT time (9:00 AM–10:00 AM WAT). That is roughly 1 hours of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: Manila viewers need 2:00 AM in Lagos to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 7:00 AM if the event is anchored to Manila.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM PHT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -7h gap is not.
- Block 4:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Manila and need Lagos colleagues present.
About PHT (Philippine Time)
Philippine Time (PHT) is fixed at UTC+08:00 all year. The Philippines has not observed daylight saving time since 1978, apart from a brief trial in 1990. PHT shares its offset with China Standard Time, Hong Kong Time, Singapore Time, Malaysian Time and Australian Western Standard Time, which makes Manila a convenient bridge for scheduling across East and Southeast Asia. As one of the world's largest centres for business process outsourcing, Manila keeps overlapping hours with both Australia and, on early shifts, the United States, and its contact-centre schedules are usually planned around Manila local time.
About WAT (West Africa Time)
West Africa Time (WAT) is used across much of West and Central Africa, including Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa. WAT does not observe daylight saving time and shares the same offset as Central European Time (CET).
Best time to call between Manila and Lagos
Both Manila and Lagos sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 4:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT, which is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM WAT. That gives roughly 1 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Manila and Lagos overlap for only 60 minutes (4:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT), so meetings have to be booked precisely.
Manila is 7 hours behind Lagos (PHT UTC+08:00 → WAT UTC+01:00). The shared working window is 4:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Manila and Lagos?
Manila (PHT, UTC+08:00) is 7 hours behind Lagos (WAT, UTC+01:00). The gap is currently -7h.
How do I convert Manila time to Lagos time?
Add -7h to Manila local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Manila is 2:00 AM in Lagos.
What time is it in Lagos right now?
Lagos uses WAT at UTC+01:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -7h offset from Manila.
What is the best time to call Lagos from Manila?
Call between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM PHT — that maps to 9:00 AM–10:00 AM WAT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Manila or Lagos?
Manila is 7 hours behind Lagos. When it is 12:00 PM in Manila it is 5:00 AM in Lagos.
Do Manila and Lagos use different time zones?
Manila (Philippines) uses PHT at UTC+08:00, while Lagos (Nigeria) uses WAT at UTC+01:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Manila and Africa/Lagos.
Does daylight saving time affect the Manila–Lagos difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -7h offset between Manila and Lagos is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Manila's time zone?
PHT also covers Manila, Quezon City, Davao City, Cebu City, Zamboanga.
Which countries use PHT, Manila's zone?
PHT is used in Philippines.
Is there a day difference between Manila and Lagos?
Not normally. The -7h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Manila and Lagos?
Lagos is -7h from Manila.
What timezone is Manila in?
Manila operates on Philippine Time (PHT), UTC+8. As a major BPO hub, Manila time coordinates with US client hours for customer support operations.
What timezone is Lagos in?
Lagos operates on West Africa Time (WAT), UTC+1. As Africa's largest city and Nigeria's economic hub, Lagos is the center of African fintech innovation.
What are the business hours in Manila?
Standard business hours in Manila are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PHT.
What are the business hours in Lagos?
Standard business hours in Lagos are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM WAT.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Manila and Lagos?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Manila works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PHT and Lagos works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM WAT (-7h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Manila and Lagos?
Manila uses PHP (₱) while Lagos uses NGN (₦). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Manila and Lagos compare in size?
Manila has a population of approximately 1.8 million (metro: 14.4 million), while Lagos has approximately 15.4 million (metro: 21.3 million).
What are the major landmarks in Manila and Lagos?
Manila is known for Intramuros, Rizal Park, Manila Ocean Park. Lagos is famous for Nike Art Gallery, Lekki Conservation Centre, National Museum.
Do Manila and Lagos have stock exchanges?
Yes. Manila has the PSE (Philippine Stock Exchange) and Lagos has the NGX (Nigerian Exchange). The -7h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use PHT (Philippine Time)?
PHT is used in Philippines.
Does PHT observe daylight saving time?
No, PHT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+08:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about PHT?
Philippine Time does not observe daylight saving, so UTC+08:00 is fixed all year. PHT shares its offset with China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.
Which cities are in the WAT timezone?
Major cities in the WAT timezone include Lagos, Abuja, Douala, Yaoundé, Luanda, Kinshasa, Brazzaville.
What is the UTC offset for WAT?
West Africa Time (WAT) is at UTC+01:00.
What should I know about the WAT timezone?
Lagos, Nigeria is the most populous city in Africa. WAT is the same offset as CET (UTC+01:00).
When is it midnight in Manila, what time is it in Lagos?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Manila (PHT), it is -7h later in Lagos (WAT).
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