Is Now a Good Time to Call Lagos from Beijing?
Beijing is ahead by 7 hours
Beijing ↔ Lagos
1h of business hours overlap daily (09:00–17:00)
Beijing
Lagos
Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working. Purple = one side only.
Quick time conversions: Beijing → Lagos
Common reference points to help you plan across the time difference.
If it's 9:00 AM in Beijing, it's 2:00 AM in Lagos.
If I call at 4:00 PM from Beijing, what time is it in Lagos?—9:00 AM
3:00 PMin Beijing→8:00 AMin Lagos
At 11:00 AM Beijing time, you're looking at 4:00 AM in Lagos.
5:00 PMin Beijing→10:00 AMin Lagos
I'm in Beijing at 6:00 PM — what time is my colleague in Lagos seeing?—11:00 AM
2:00 PMin Beijing→7:00 AMin Lagos
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead or behind is Lagos from Beijing?
The time difference between Beijing and Lagos is 7 hours. Beijing observes Asia/Shanghai while Lagos observes Europe/Lisbon.
What meeting time works for both Beijing and Lagos?
Both locations are simultaneously in business hours for 1 hour per day. 16:00 Beijing / 09:00 Lagos works well for both parties.
Will daylight saving affect my Beijing–Lagos meetings this week?
Neither Beijing nor Lagos has a DST transition this week. The 7 hours gap remains consistent.
What's midday in Beijing in Lagos time?
At midday in Beijing, clocks in Lagos show 5:00 AM.
How do I convert Beijing time to Lagos time?
Simply drag the slider to your Beijing time — Lagos and all other locations update in real time. Accuracy is to the minute, DST-aware.
What local holidays should I watch out for in Beijing?
Yes — Beijing has an upcoming public holiday: Mid-Autumn Festival on September 25. Check the holiday panel above before confirming meetings.
How do Beijing and Lagos relate to UTC?
Beijing is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. Lagos is in Europe/Lisbon. The difference is 7 hours.