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 Ottawa, it's that in Lagos.
When it's 8:00 am in Ottawa, it's 1:00 pm in Lagos — midday there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Ottawa, it's 3:00 pm in Lagos — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Ottawa, it's 5:00 pm in Lagos — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Ottawa, it's 8:00 pm in Lagos — evening there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Ottawa, it's 10:00 pm in Lagos — night there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Ottawa, it's 2:00 am in Lagos — late night there, the next day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Ottawa uses the CAD ($) and Lagos uses the NGN (₦). Conversations can stay in English, which is official in both countries. Cars drive on the right in both, so rentals feel familiar.
- Country
- Canada
- Capital
- Ottawa
- Currency
- Canadian dollar (CAD · $)
- Language
- English, French
- Calling code
- +1
- Drives on
- Right
- 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 Ottawa and Lagos?
Ottawa is 5 hours ahead of Lagos. Ottawa runs on GMT-4 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 it's 10 am in Ottawa, what time is it in Lagos?
10:00 am in Ottawa is 3:00 pm in Lagos on the same day — afternoon 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 Ottawa, what time is it in Lagos?
3:00 pm in Ottawa is 8:00 pm in Lagos on the same day — evening 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?
There are 3 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 Ottawa from Lagos?
About 8,640 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 10h 40m, 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 Ottawa and Lagos use?
Ottawa uses the Canadian dollar (CAD, $); 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 Ottawa from Lagos?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +1, 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 Ottawa and Lagos?
Both Canada and Nigeria count English among their official languages, so business meetings often skip translation. Ottawa also has French; Lagos adds no other official tongue.
Do Ottawa and Lagos drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the right. Rental cars feel identical between the two.