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 Valletta, it's that in Lagos.
When it's 8:00 am in Valletta, it's 8:00 am in Lagos — morning there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Valletta, it's 10:00 am in Lagos — late morning there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Valletta, it's 12:00 pm in Lagos — midday there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Valletta, it's 3:00 pm in Lagos — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Valletta, it's 5:00 pm in Lagos — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Valletta, it's 9:00 pm in Lagos — night there, the same day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Valletta uses the EUR (€) and Lagos uses the NGN (₦). Conversations can stay in English, which is official in both countries. Be careful behind the wheel: Valletta drives on the left, Lagos on the right.
- Country
- Malta
- Capital
- Valletta
- Currency
- euro (EUR · €)
- Language
- English, Maltese
- Calling code
- +356
- 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 Valletta and Lagos?
Valletta and Lagos share the same offset (GMT+1), so there's no difference right now.
When it's 10 am in Valletta, what time is it in Lagos?
Also 10:00 am — Valletta and Lagos share the same UTC offset, so clocks match around the whole day.
When it's 3 pm in Valletta, what time is it in Lagos?
Also 3:00 pm — Valletta and Lagos share the same UTC offset, so clocks match around the whole day.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 8 hours where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
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 Valletta from Lagos?
About 3,458 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 4h 34m, 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 Valletta and Lagos use?
Valletta uses the euro (EUR, €); 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 Valletta from Lagos?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +356, 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 Valletta and Lagos?
Both Malta and Nigeria count English among their official languages, so business meetings often skip translation. Valletta also has Maltese; Lagos adds no other official tongue.
Do Valletta and Lagos drive on the same side of the road?
No. Malta 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.