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 Tijuana, it's that in Lagos.
When it's 8:00 am in Tijuana, it's 4:00 pm in Lagos — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Tijuana, it's 6:00 pm in Lagos — evening there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Tijuana, it's 8:00 pm in Lagos — evening there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Tijuana, it's 11:00 pm in Lagos — night there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Tijuana, it's 1:00 am in Lagos — late night there, the next day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Tijuana, it's 5:00 am in Lagos — morning there, the next day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Tijuana uses the MXN ($) and Lagos uses the NGN (₦). Language shifts too — Spanish in Tijuana, English in Lagos. Cars drive on the right in both, so rentals feel familiar.
- Country
- Mexico
- Capital
- Mexico City
- Currency
- Mexican peso (MXN · $)
- Language
- Spanish
- Calling code
- +52
- 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 Tijuana and Lagos?
Tijuana is 8 hours ahead of Lagos. Tijuana runs on GMT-7 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 Tijuana, what time is it in Lagos?
10:00 am in Tijuana is 6:00 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 it's 3 pm in Tijuana, what time is it in Lagos?
3:00 pm in Tijuana is 11:00 pm in Lagos 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'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 Tijuana from Lagos?
About 12,375 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 15h 4m, 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 Tijuana and Lagos use?
Tijuana uses the Mexican peso (MXN, $); 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 Tijuana from Lagos?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +52, 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 Tijuana and Lagos?
Tijuana primarily speaks Spanish; Lagos speaks English. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Tijuana and Lagos drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the right. Rental cars feel identical between the two.