When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Lagos, it's that in San Jose.
When it's 8:00 am in Lagos, it's 12:00 am in San Jose — late night there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Lagos, it's 2:00 am in San Jose — late night there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Lagos, it's 4:00 am in San Jose — late night there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Lagos, it's 7:00 am in San Jose — morning there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Lagos, it's 9:00 am in San Jose — late morning there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Lagos, it's 1:00 pm in San Jose — midday there, the same day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Lagos uses the NGN (₦) and San Jose uses the USD ($). Conversations can stay in English, which is official in both countries. Cars drive on the right in both, so rentals feel familiar.
- Country
- Nigeria
- Capital
- Abuja
- Currency
- Nigerian naira (NGN · ₦)
- Language
- English
- Calling code
- +234
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- United States
- Capital
- Washington, D.C.
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD · $)
- Language
- English
- Calling code
- +1
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Lagos and San Jose?
Lagos is 8 hours behind San Jose. Lagos runs on GMT+1 and San Jose on GMT-7. 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 San Jose?
10:00 am in Lagos is 2:00 am in San Jose on the same 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 it's 3 pm in Lagos, what time is it in San Jose?
3:00 pm in Lagos is 7:00 am in San Jose on the same day — morning 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 San Jose?
About 12,540 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 15h 15m, 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 San Jose use?
Lagos uses the Nigerian naira (NGN, ₦); San Jose uses the United States dollar (USD, $). 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 San Jose?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 011), 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 San Jose?
Both Nigeria and United States count English among their official languages, so business meetings often skip translation. Lagos also has no other official tongue; San Jose adds no other official tongue.
Do Lagos and San Jose drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the right. Rental cars feel identical between the two.