Current Date And Time In Lagos, Nigeria
Wednesday, 05 August 2026
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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Lagos, a city in Lagos, Nigeria in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Lagos — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Lagos | |
| State | Lagos | |
| Country | Nigeria | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 15,388,000 | |
| Area | 1,171.28 km² (452.23 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Lagos | #1 of 20 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Nigerian Naira | |
| Code ISO-4217 | NGN | |
| Symbol | ₦ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +234 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 009 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .ng | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 11 | |
| In Feet | 36 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 6.45 | |
| Longitude | 3.39 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 6.454° N 3.395° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 6° 27' 15" N 3° 23' 41" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 6° 27.24' N 3° 23.68' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Lagos Capital | 17 km North-Northwest of Ikeja | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Banigbé, Benin (79 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:39 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:04 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 24m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 100001–112005 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lagos | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1472-01-01 |
Lagos is a city situated in Lagos, Nigeria, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Lagos as a District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Lagos
The latitude and longitude of Lagos pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 11 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Lagos on the map
Lagos runs on UTC +01:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Lagos run on Nigerian Naira (NGN), shown with the symbol ₦. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Lagos exchange rates
To ring a number in Lagos from outside Nigeria, dial +234 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Lagos and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Lagos ranks #1 of 20 cities in Lagos. It lies about 17 km North-Northwest of Ikeja, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Lagos market. › Cities near Lagos
Lagos has a recorded population of approximately 15,388,000 people. That places it #1 of 20 cities with population data in Lagos. Browse more cities in Lagos for comparison.
Lagos spans approximately 1,171.28 square kilometers (452.23 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Lagos keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:39 AM and sets around 07:04 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Lagos price in Nigerian naira (NGN), written with the symbol ₦. Check live rates on our Lagos currency page.
Lagos is about 17 km North-Northwest of Ikeja, the capital of Lagos. See cities near Lagos for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Lagos lands you closest to Banigbé, Benin, about 79 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Lagos sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
