Lagos to New York Time Difference
🇳🇬 Lagos is currently 5 hours behind of 🇺🇸 New York. This difference varies between 6h and 5h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-5h
Business overlap
4h
Distance
8,473 km
Approx. flight
10h
Hour-by-Hour: Lagos to New York
| 🇳🇬 Lagos | 🇺🇸 New York | 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)
New York observes Daylight Saving Time, while Lagos does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 6 hours behind and 5 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Lagos is 5 hours behind relative to New York.
Min difference
6h
Max difference
5h
Best Meeting Times
There are 4 overlapping business hours between Lagos and New York (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇳🇬 Lagos
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🇺🇸 New York
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Lagos and New York?
The time difference between Lagos and New York is currently 5 hours behind. Lagos uses GMT+1 (UTC+1), while New York 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 Lagos, what time is it in New York?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Lagos, it is 7:00 AM in New York. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Lagos and New York change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because New York 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 Lagos and New York?
The best time to call is between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM in Lagos (which is 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in New York). This 4-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Lagos ahead or behind New York?
Lagos is currently 5 hours ahead of New York.
What time zone is Lagos in?
Lagos is in the Africa/Lagos time zone, currently using GMT+1 (UTC+1). Lagos does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Lagos in New York?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Lagos, it is 7:00 PM in New York.