Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Lagos, it's that in Apia.
When it's 8:00 am in Lagos, it's 8:00 pm in Apia — evening there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Lagos, it's 10:00 pm in Apia — night there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Lagos, it's 12:00 am in Apia — late night there, the next day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Lagos, it's 3:00 am in Apia — late night there, the next day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Lagos, it's 5:00 am in Apia — morning there, the next day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Lagos, it's 9:00 am in Apia — late morning there, the next day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Lagos uses the NGN (₦) and Apia uses the WST (T). Conversations can stay in English, which is official in both countries. Be careful behind the wheel: Lagos drives on the right, Apia on the left.
- Country
- Nigeria
- Capital
- Abuja
- Currency
- Nigerian naira (NGN · ₦)
- Language
- English
- Calling code
- +234
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Samoa
- Capital
- Apia
- Currency
- Samoan tālā (WST · T)
- Language
- English, Samoan
- Calling code
- +685
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Lagos and Apia?
Lagos is 12 hours ahead of Apia. Lagos runs on GMT+1 and Apia on GMT+13. 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 it's 10 am in Lagos, what time is it in Apia?
10:00 am in Lagos is 10:00 pm in Apia on the same day — night there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When it's 3 pm in Lagos, what time is it in Apia?
3:00 pm in Lagos is 3:00 am in Apia the next day — late night there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
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 Lagos from Apia?
About 19,042 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 22h 54m, 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 Lagos and Apia use?
Lagos uses the Nigerian naira (NGN, ₦); Apia uses the Samoan tālā (WST, T). 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 Lagos from Apia?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +234, 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 Lagos and Apia?
Both Nigeria and Samoa count English among their official languages, so business meetings often skip translation. Lagos also has no other official tongue; Apia adds Samoan.
Do Lagos and Apia drive on the same side of the road?
No. Nigeria drives on the right, Samoa on the left. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.