When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Canberra uses the AUD ($) and Lagos uses the NGN (₦). Conversations can stay in English, which is official in both countries. Be careful behind the wheel: Canberra drives on the left, Lagos on the right.
- Country
- Australia
- Capital
- Canberra
- Currency
- Australian dollar (AUD · $)
- Language
- English
- Calling code
- +61
- Drives on
- Left
- Country
- Nigeria
- Capital
- Abuja
- Currency
- Nigerian naira (NGN · ₦)
- Language
- English
- Calling code
- +234
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Canberra and Lagos?
Canberra is 9 hours behind Lagos. Canberra runs on GMT+10 and Lagos on GMT+1. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
Standard 09:00–17:00 workdays don't intersect. Most teams compromise with one side meeting early (before 09:00) or late (after 17:00).
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Canberra from Lagos?
About 15,278 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 18h 28m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Canberra and Lagos use?
Canberra uses the Australian dollar (AUD, $); Lagos uses the Nigerian naira (NGN, ₦). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Canberra from Lagos?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +61, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Canberra and Lagos?
Both Australia and Nigeria count English among their official languages, so business meetings often skip translation. Canberra also has no other official tongue; Lagos adds no other official tongue.
Do Canberra and Lagos drive on the same side of the road?
No. Australia drives on the left, Nigeria on the right. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.