Cairo, Egypt Lagos, Nigeria
Compare time between Cairo and Lagos
Date
Time format
Cairo, Egypt
4:02
PM
Friday, August 21, 2026
Lagos, Nigeria
2:02
PM
Friday, August 21, 2026
Time Difference Timeline
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Day time
Night time
Time difference
2 hours
During daylight saving time the difference may change by ±1 hour.
Best time to meet
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Quick facts
Cairo time zone: EEST (UTC+3)
Lagos time zone: WAT (UTC+1)
Distance: Cairo → Lagos
Frequently Asked Questions
Cairo is in the EEST timezone (UTC+3) and Lagos is in the WAT timezone (UTC+1). The time difference between them is 2 hours.
Use the timeline above to find overlapping business hours between Cairo and Lagos. The "Best time to meet" card highlights the window where both cities are within working hours (9 AM – 6 PM local time).
Cairo observes Daylight Saving Time, while Lagos does not. When DST is active in Cairo, the time difference changes by 1 hour.
Click the pencil icon next to the Cairo clock and type any time. The Lagos clock will update instantly, showing the exact corresponding time. You can also pick a date to account for DST changes.