Current time in Lomé
The current time in Lomé, Togo is shown live on this page. Lomé is in the Africa/Lome timezone, which has a UTC offset of UTC+00:00 (GMT). Lomé does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset of UTC+00:00 remains constant year-round. Lomé has a population of approximately 837,437 people. Lomé uses XOF and the international calling code for Togo is ++228.
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Lomé, Togo
Timezone
Africa/Lome
UTC offset
UTC+00:00
Standard
GMT
DST
No regular shift
Local time guide
Time in Lomé for calls, travel, and planning
Use this page when you need the live local time in Lomé for meetings, travel plans, event schedules, support hours, or international calls. London is currently 1 hour ahead of Lomé. New York is currently 4 hours behind Lomé.
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Timezone
Africa/Lome
UTC Offset
UTC+00:00
Abbreviation
GMT
DST
Not active
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Country
Togo
State / Area
Maritime
Calling Code
+228
Nearest timezone boundary
Closest city in a different timezone
The nearest major city that uses a different timezone is Porto-Novo, approximately 133 km away. Porto-Novo uses the Africa/Porto-Novo timezone. When it is the current time in Lomé, the time in Porto-Novo is different by 1 hours.
City profile
Useful local details for Lomé
Lomé is located in Maritime, Togo, in the Africa continent. The primary language spoken here is French. The city has a population of approximately 837,437, ranking it #265 in Togo by size. For timezone purposes, Lomé uses Africa/Lome (UTC+00:00). It does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset stays consistent year-round.
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Daylight Saving Time
Lomé does not observe daylight saving time, so its clock stays consistent throughout the year.
Lome does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Time comparison
When it is midnight in Lomé
Here is what time it is in other major cities when it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Lomé. This is useful for planning calls and understanding the time difference at a fixed reference point.
Daylight hours
Approximate daylight in Lomé
Based on Lomé's latitude (6.1°N), the estimated daylight duration for this month is approximately 12.4 hours, with sunrise around 5:49 AM and sunset around 6:11 PM. Being near the equator, Lomé experiences relatively consistent daylight year-round, with only small seasonal variation.
Best time to call
Planning calls with Lomé
For work calls, the standard business window in Lomé is roughly 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM GMT. If the other party is in a distant timezone, verify the exact date before sending a calendar invite — daylight saving transitions can shift the overlap by an hour without warning.
Business hours in Lomé (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) overlap with London starting at 10:00 AM. The best window for calls between these two cities is 8 hours per day. Business hours overlap: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM in Lomé time.
Local planning notes
Best call window
The optimal window for calls between Lomé and London is 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM in Lomé time (8 overlapping hours).
Daylight saving impact
Lomé does not observe DST, so its UTC offset of UTC+00:00 stays constant year-round. This makes it a reliable reference point for long-term scheduling.
Travel essentials
For travel and business planning, Lomé uses XOF and the calling code for Togo is +228. Languages spoken here include French. The city has a population of around 837,437, making it a local reference point for timezone planning in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Timezone context
The nearest timezone boundary is 133 km away at Porto-Novo (WAT). This is very close, meaning cross-border communication is common in this area.
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