Abuja to Washington D.C. Time Difference
🇳🇬 Abuja is currently 5 hours behind of 🇺🇸 Washington D.C.. This difference varies between 6h and 5h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-5h
Business overlap
4h
Distance
8,896 km
Approx. flight
10.5h
Hour-by-Hour: Abuja to Washington D.C.
| 🇳🇬 Abuja | 🇺🇸 Washington D.C. | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 AM | |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 AM | |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Washington D.C. observes Daylight Saving Time, while Abuja does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 6 hours behind and 5 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Abuja is 5 hours behind relative to Washington D.C..
Min difference
6h
Max difference
5h
Best Meeting Times
There are 4 overlapping business hours between Abuja and Washington D.C. (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇳🇬 Abuja
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🇺🇸 Washington D.C.
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Abuja and Washington D.C.?
The time difference between Abuja and Washington D.C. is currently 5 hours behind. Abuja uses GMT+1 (UTC+1), while Washington D.C. uses EDT (UTC-4). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 6 hours behind to 5 hours behind.
When it's noon in Abuja, what time is it in Washington D.C.?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Abuja, it is 7:00 AM in Washington D.C.. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Abuja and Washington D.C. change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Washington D.C. observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 6 hours behind and 5 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Abuja and Washington D.C.?
The best time to call is between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM in Abuja (which is 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Washington D.C.). This 4-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Abuja ahead or behind Washington D.C.?
Abuja is currently 5 hours ahead of Washington D.C..
What time zone is Abuja in?
Abuja is in the Africa/Lagos time zone, currently using GMT+1 (UTC+1). Abuja does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Abuja in Washington D.C.?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Abuja, it is 7:00 PM in Washington D.C..