Chicago to Lagos time difference
Live time in both cities, a conversion table and the best hours to call.
Lagos is 6 hours ahead of Chicago right now. It is 7 hours ahead in January and 6 hours ahead in July. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 4:00 PM (winter) or 3:00 PM (summer) in Lagos.
Today, hour by hour
| Chicago | Lagos |
|---|
Green rows are inside 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
Chicago to Lagos time table
| Chicago | Lagos (January) | Lagos (July) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 AM (+1 day) | 11:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 AM (+1 day) | 12:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 AM (+1 day) | 1:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 AM (+1 day) | 2:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 AM (+1 day) | 3:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 AM (+1 day) | 4:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 AM (+1 day) | 5:00 AM (+1 day) |
When the difference changes
| Dates | Difference |
|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | Lagos is 6 hours ahead of Chicago |
| Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027 | Lagos is 7 hours ahead of Chicago |
| Mar 14, 2027 – Nov 6, 2027 | Lagos is 6 hours ahead of Chicago |
| Nov 7, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Lagos is 7 hours ahead of Chicago |
Chicago uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Nov 1, 2026 (to UTC-6), Mar 14, 2027 (to UTC-5). Lagos does not use daylight saving time. It stays at UTC+1 all year.
Best time to call Lagos, Nigeria from Chicago
- January: shared 9-to-5 hours are 9:00 AM–10:00 AM in Chicago (4:00 PM–5:00 PM in Lagos).
- July: shared 9-to-5 hours are 9:00 AM–11:00 AM in Chicago (3:00 PM–5:00 PM in Lagos).
Lagos vs other US time zones
| US city | January | July |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 hours ahead | 5 hours ahead |
| Chicago | 7 hours ahead | 6 hours ahead |
| Denver | 8 hours ahead | 7 hours ahead |
| Phoenix | 8 hours ahead | 8 hours ahead |
| Los Angeles | 9 hours ahead | 8 hours ahead |
Convert a different date with the time zone converter, or plan a call with the meeting planner.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Chicago and Lagos?
Lagos is 7 hours ahead of Chicago in January and 6 hours ahead in July.
If it is 8 PM in Chicago, what time is it in Lagos?
3:00 AM in winter and 2:00 AM in summer.
Does Lagos use daylight saving time?
Lagos does not use daylight saving time. It stays at UTC+1 all year.