Agege keeps UTC+1 (WAT) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Agege and your time
Agege at a glance
| Country | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Region | Lagos |
| Time zone | Africa/Lagos |
| Abbreviation now | WAT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 6.62° N, 3.33° E |
Time zone in Agege
Local time in Agege is UTC+1 year round, under the Africa/Lagos rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
All of Nigeria keeps the same time, so Agege reads the same clock as Abuja.
Clock changes in Agege, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Agege for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Agege and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Agege is 3:00 AM in New York, 7:00 PM in Sydney and 12:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 5 h behind | 2 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 8 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | Same time | 7 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | 1 h ahead | 8 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 5 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 4 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 1 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | 9 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 7 h |
Because Agege keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Agege
Today
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Close to the equator, days in Agege last between 11 hours 45 minutes and 12 hours 30 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Agege
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:51 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:33 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:36 AM | 6:42 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:52 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 45 min |
When the sun is highest in Agege
The clock in Agege runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 12:45 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Cities near Agege
Every city below shares Agege’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ota | 14 km (9 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ebute Ikorodu | 17 km (11 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lagos | 19 km (12 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Irewe | 31 km (19 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sagamu | 43 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Abeokuta | 60 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ijebu Ode | 68 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Porto-Novo (Benin) | 82 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Agege today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in Nigeria
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Tools for time in Agege
- Convert a time to or from Agege: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Agege to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Agege and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Agege in?
Agege uses the Africa/Lagos time zone, which is UTC+1 (WAT) all year.
Does Agege use daylight saving time?
No. Agege stays on UTC+1 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Agege and New York?
Agege is 6 hours ahead of New York in January and 5 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Agege does not.
Is Agege on the same time as Abuja?
Yes. Agege and Abuja both use UTC+1 right now.
How long is the longest day in Agege?
About 12 hours 30 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 45 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Agege?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Agege lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 12:45 PM on standard time.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.