Lagos to San Francisco Time Converter
San Francisco is 9 hours behind Lagos right now. 9:00 AM in Lagos is 12:00 AM in San Francisco.
Time now: Lagos and San Francisco
San Francisco is 9 hours behind Lagos right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 9 hours at some times of the year and 8 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Lagos and San Francisco are about 12,565 km (7,808 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Lagos is on WAT (UTC+01:00) and San Francisco is on PST (UTC-08:00).
Lagos to San Francisco conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Lagos | San Francisco |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 PMprevious day |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 PMprevious day |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 PMprevious day |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
Best time to meet between Lagos and San Francisco
There is no overlap between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places.
If both sides can be flexible (7 AM – 10 PM):
- 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM Lagos = 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM San Francisco
The time difference changes during the year because of daylight saving time, so these windows shift by an hour at other times.
Does the time difference between Lagos and San Francisco change?
Yes. Right now San Francisco is 9 hours behind Lagos. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: San Francisco moves its clocks forward. San Francisco is 8 hours behind Lagos from then (it was 9 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: San Francisco moves its clocks back. San Francisco is 9 hours behind Lagos from then (it was 8 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Lagos is 12:00 AM to 9:00 AM in San Francisco.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in San Francisco is 6:00 PM to 3:00 AM (next day) in Lagos.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Lagos and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 9 hours behind Lagos right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 9 hours at some times of the year and 8 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Lagos to San Francisco?
Subtract 9 hours from the Lagos time to get the San Francisco time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Lagos is 12:00 AM in San Francisco. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in San Francisco?
It is 4:22 PM in San Francisco on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 1:22 AM in Lagos.
Does the time difference between Lagos and San Francisco change during the year?
Yes. Right now San Francisco is 9 hours behind Lagos. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: San Francisco moves its clocks forward. San Francisco is 8 hours behind Lagos from then (it was 9 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: San Francisco moves its clocks back. San Francisco is 9 hours behind Lagos from then (it was 8 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Lagos and San Francisco?
The two places have no shared working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The nearest option is 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM Lagos = 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM San Francisco.