Lagos ↔ Nairobi
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 15:00 (Lagos time).
Sync Lagos and Nairobi easily. Lagos is 2 hours behind Nairobi. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 15:00 (Lagos time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 10 days Mar 08
💡 Review recurring meetings scheduled during these dates to avoid sync issues.
Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
5.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
17:03 GMT+9
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New York City
03:03 EST
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London
08:03 GMT
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Outside Business HoursSynchronization Context
With only a 2 hours difference, these cities share a near-total workday overlap. Coordination is seamless, with most business hours aligning perfectly.
Lagos Business Pulse
- Culture High-energy and entrepreneurial. "The hustle" is a way of life, and business is fast-moving.
- Lunch Break 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip The "sweet spot" for calls is 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Be extremely patient with technical issues (power/internet) and have a backup plan like WhatsApp. Lagosians are very entrepreneurial; if you reach them, expect a fast-paced and pragmatic conversation.
Nairobi Business Pulse
- Culture Energetic and entrepreneurial. Tech hub of East Africa ("Silicon Savannah").
- Lunch Break 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Call between 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM. The tech scene is very vibrant and mobile-first. Personal relationships are vital; take a few minutes for "Small Talk" before jumping into business. Be patient with potential internet stability and have a backup messaging option ready.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Lagos | Nairobi |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | Nigeria | Kenya |
| Coordinates | 6.52, 3.38 | -1.29, 36.82 |
| Population | 15,946,000 | 5,414,000 |