New York to Lagos Time Difference
🇺🇸 New York is currently 5 hours ahead of 🇳🇬 Lagos. This difference varies between 5h and 6h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+5h
Business overlap
4h
Distance
8,473 km
Approx. flight
10h
Hour-by-Hour: New York to Lagos
| 🇺🇸 New York | 🇳🇬 Lagos | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
New York observes Daylight Saving Time, while Lagos does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 5 hours ahead and 6 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, New York is 5 hours ahead relative to Lagos.
Min difference
5h
Max difference
6h
Best Meeting Times
There are 4 overlapping business hours between New York and Lagos (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇺🇸 New York
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🇳🇬 Lagos
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between New York and Lagos?
The time difference between New York and Lagos is currently 5 hours ahead. New York uses EDT (UTC-4), while Lagos uses GMT+1 (UTC+1). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 5 hours ahead to 6 hours ahead.
When it's noon in New York, what time is it in Lagos?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in New York, it is 5:00 PM in Lagos. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between New York and Lagos change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because New York observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 5 hours ahead and 6 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between New York and Lagos?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM in New York (which is 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Lagos). This 4-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is New York ahead or behind Lagos?
New York is currently 5 hours behind Lagos.
What time zone is New York in?
New York is in the America/New York time zone, currently using EDT (UTC-4). New York observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in New York in Lagos?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in New York, it is 5:00 AM in Lagos.