Time Difference

Seoul vs Lagos Time Difference

Compare the current local time in Seoul, South Korea and Lagos, Nigeria.

Live local timeDST awareUTC offsets

From

Seoul

South Korea

9:44 AM

Mon, Aug 17

UTC+9Asia/Seoul

Difference

8 hours

Swap

Lagos

Nigeria

1:44 AM

Mon, Aug 17

UTC+1Africa/Lagos

Current difference

Lagos is currently 8 hours behind Seoul.

This difference is calculated using the current UTC offsets for both locations and automatically reflects daylight-saving changes.

24-hour comparison

Compare Seoul and Lagos hour by hour

See how a full local day in Seoul, South Korea maps to Lagos, Nigeria. TimeInOne automatically accounts for timezone offsets, date changes and daylight-saving transitions.

24-hour day

Best working-hours overlap

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Seoul

corresponds to 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Lagos.

1 hour overlap

Seoul

Asia/Seoul

Lagos

Africa/Lagos

Availability

12:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

4:00 PM

Previous day

Sun, Aug 16

Night

1:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

5:00 PM

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Sun, Aug 16

Night

2:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

6:00 PM

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Sun, Aug 16

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3:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

7:00 PM

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Sun, Aug 16

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4:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

8:00 PM

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Sun, Aug 16

Night

5:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

9:00 PM

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Night

6:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

10:00 PM

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Sun, Aug 16

Night

7:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

11:00 PM

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Night

8:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

12:00 AM

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9:00 AM

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1:00 AM

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11:00 AM

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Possible

4:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

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Mon, Aug 17

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5:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

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Mon, Aug 17

Good overlap

6:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

10:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

Possible

7:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

11:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

Possible

8:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

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9:00 PM

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11:00 PM

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3:00 PM

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Night

Working-hour labels use a general 9:00 AM–6:00 PM schedule. Individual schedules may differ.

On daylight-saving transition dates, a local day can contain 23 or 25 real hours instead of 24.

Call planning

Best time to call Lagos from Seoul

Compare typical business hours in Seoul, South Korea and Lagos, Nigeria to find a practical time for calls, meetings or international coordination.

Seoul

5:44 PM – 6:44 PM

South Korea

Best overlap

Lagos

9:44 AM – 10:44 AM

Nigeria

The best time to call Lagos from Seoul is between 5:44 PM and 6:44 PM in Seoul. This corresponds to 9:44 AM – 10:44 AM in Lagos.

Other reasonable windows

Seoul

3:44 PM – 5:44 PM

Lagos

7:44 AM – 9:44 AM

Seoul

6:44 PM – 9:44 PM

Lagos

10:44 AM – 1:44 PM

Recommendations use typical 9:00 AM–6:00 PM business hours and a broader 7:00 AM–9:00 PM acceptable calling window. Individual schedules may differ.

Time difference explained

Seoul and Lagos time difference explained

Current local-time relationship

Lagos is currently 8 hours behind Seoul.

Seoul uses Asia/Seoul and currently has an offset of UTC+9. Lagos uses Africa/Lagos and currently has an offset of UTC+1.

Working-hours overlap

For a typical 9:00 AM–6:00 PM workday, the cities overlap from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Seoul, corresponding to 9:00 AM–10:00 AM in Lagos.

Because UTC offsets can change during the year, always check the selected date when planning an important international call or meeting.

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FAQ

Seoul to Lagos time difference FAQ

Common questions about the current time difference, UTC offsets, daylight-saving changes and practical calling hours between Seoul and Lagos.

What is the time difference between Seoul and Lagos?

The current time difference between Seoul and Lagos is 8 hours. Lagos is currently 8 hours behind Seoul.

Is Lagos ahead of or behind Seoul?

Lagos is currently 8 hours behind Seoul.

What time is it in Lagos when it is 9:00 AM in Seoul?

Using the current UTC offsets, 9:00 AM in Seoul corresponds to 1:00 AM in Lagos. The exact difference can change when daylight-saving rules change.

What is the best time to call Lagos from Seoul?

Typical 9:00 AM–6:00 PM business hours overlap between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM in Seoul. This corresponds to 9:00 AM–10:00 AM in Lagos.

Can the time difference between Seoul and Lagos change?

Yes. The time difference can change if Seoul or Lagos changes its UTC offset because of daylight-saving or other local time-zone rules. TimeInOne uses the IANA zones Asia/Seoul and Africa/Lagos for date-aware calculations.