Lagos, Nigeria Accra, Ghana
Compare time between Lagos and Accra
Date
Time format
Lagos, Nigeria
3:14
PM
Friday, August 21, 2026
Accra, Ghana
2:14
PM
Friday, August 21, 2026
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Day time
Night time
Time difference
1 hour
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Quick facts
Lagos time zone: WAT (UTC+1)
Accra time zone: GMT (UTC+0)
Distance: Lagos → Accra
Frequently Asked Questions
Lagos is in the WAT timezone (UTC+1) and Accra is in the GMT timezone (UTC+0). The time difference between them is 1 hour.
Use the timeline above to find overlapping business hours between Lagos and Accra. The "Best time to meet" card highlights the window where both cities are within working hours (9 AM – 6 PM local time).
Neither Lagos nor Accra observes Daylight Saving Time, so the time difference remains constant throughout the year.
Click the pencil icon next to the Lagos clock and type any time. The Accra clock will update instantly, showing the exact corresponding time. You can also pick a date to account for DST changes.