Colombo, Sri Lanka Lagos, Nigeria
Compare time between Colombo and Lagos
Date
Time format
Colombo, Sri Lanka
8:17
PM
Friday, August 21, 2026
Lagos, Nigeria
3:47
PM
Friday, August 21, 2026
Time Difference Timeline
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Day time
Night time
Time difference
4h 30m
Best time to meet
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Quick facts
Colombo time zone: +0530 (UTC+5:30)
Lagos time zone: WAT (UTC+1)
Distance: Colombo → Lagos
Frequently Asked Questions
Colombo is in the +0530 timezone (UTC+5:30) and Lagos is in the WAT timezone (UTC+1). The time difference between them is 4h 30m.
Use the timeline above to find overlapping business hours between Colombo and Lagos. The "Best time to meet" card highlights the window where both cities are within working hours (9 AM – 6 PM local time).
Neither Colombo nor Lagos observes Daylight Saving Time, so the time difference remains constant throughout the year.
Click the pencil icon next to the Colombo 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.