Lagos to Manila
+7hLagos
WATSOURCEManila
PHTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
WAT and PHT on the World Map
The map below highlights the WAT (West Africa Time) and PHT (Philippine Time) timezone regions across the globe.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lagos vs Manila: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
Lagos runs on West Africa Time (WAT) at UTC+01:00. Manila runs on Philippine Standard Time (PHT) at UTC+08:00. That puts Lagos 7 hours ahead of Manila — a difference of +7h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Lagos it is 4:00 PM in Manila. Midnight in Lagos is 7:00 AM in Manila. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Lagos to Manila time conversion table
| Lagos (WAT) | Manila (PHT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert Lagos to Manila time
- Scheduling a call from Lagos to Manila: a 10:00 AM start in Lagos lands at 5:00 PM in Manila, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Lagos and Manila are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM WAT time (4:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT). That is roughly 1 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Manila local time against Lagos keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +7h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM WAT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +7h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–10:00 AM WAT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Lagos and need Manila colleagues present.
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).
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.
Best time to call between Lagos and Manila
Both Lagos and Manila sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–10:00 AM WAT, which is 4:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT. That gives roughly 1 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Lagos and Manila overlap for only 60 minutes (9:00 AM–10:00 AM WAT), so meetings have to be booked precisely.
Lagos is 7 hours ahead of Manila (WAT UTC+01:00 → PHT UTC+08:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM WAT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Lagos and Manila?
Lagos (WAT, UTC+01:00) is 7 hours ahead of Manila (PHT, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +7h.
How do I convert Lagos time to Manila time?
Add +7h to Lagos local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Lagos is 4:00 PM in Manila.
What time is it in Manila right now?
Manila uses PHT at UTC+08:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +7h offset from Lagos.
What is the best time to call Manila from Lagos?
Call between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM WAT — that maps to 4:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Lagos or Manila?
Lagos is 7 hours ahead of Manila. When it is 12:00 PM in Lagos it is 7:00 PM in Manila.
Do Lagos and Manila use different time zones?
Lagos (Nigeria) uses WAT at UTC+01:00, while Manila (Philippines) uses PHT at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Lagos and Asia/Manila.
Does daylight saving time affect the Lagos–Manila difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +7h offset between Lagos and Manila is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Lagos's time zone?
WAT also covers Lagos, Abuja, Douala, Yaoundé, Luanda, Kinshasa, Brazzaville.
Which countries use WAT, Lagos's zone?
WAT is used in Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, Congo, Angola, Niger, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea.
Is there a day difference between Lagos and Manila?
Not normally. The +7h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Lagos and Manila?
Manila is +7h from Lagos.
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 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 are the business hours in Lagos?
Standard business hours in Lagos are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM WAT.
What are the business hours in Manila?
Standard business hours in Manila are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PHT.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Lagos and Manila?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Lagos works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM WAT and Manila works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PHT (+7h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Lagos and Manila?
Lagos uses NGN (₦) while Manila uses PHP (₱). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Lagos and Manila compare in size?
Lagos has a population of approximately 15.4 million (metro: 21.3 million), while Manila has approximately 1.8 million (metro: 14.4 million).
What are the major landmarks in Lagos and Manila?
Lagos is known for Nike Art Gallery, Lekki Conservation Centre, National Museum. Manila is famous for Intramuros, Rizal Park, Manila Ocean Park.
Do Lagos and Manila have stock exchanges?
Yes. Lagos has the NGX (Nigerian Exchange) and Manila has the PSE (Philippine Stock Exchange). The +7h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use WAT (West Africa Time)?
WAT is used in Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, Congo, Angola, Niger, and 2 more countries.
Does WAT observe daylight saving time?
No, WAT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+01:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about WAT?
Lagos, Nigeria is the most populous city in Africa. WAT is the same offset as CET (UTC+01:00).
Which cities are in the PHT timezone?
Major cities in the PHT timezone include Manila, Quezon City, Davao City, Cebu City, Zamboanga.
What is the UTC offset for PHT?
Philippine Time (PHT) is at UTC+08:00.
What should I know about the PHT timezone?
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.
When is it midnight in Lagos, what time is it in Manila?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Lagos (WAT), it is +7h later in Manila (PHT).
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