Time Difference between Abuja and New York

Abuja, Nigeria and New York, United States are separated by a time difference of 5 hours. When it's noon in Abuja, it's 5 hours earlier in New York.

Abuja operates on Africa/Lagos timezone, while New York uses America/New York. Both cities may observe Daylight Saving Time at different dates, which can temporarily change the time difference by an hour.

Best Time to Call

To catch business hours in both cities, consider scheduling calls during late afternoon in Abuja.

Flight Considerations

The distance between Abuja and New York is approximately 8,629 km. A direct flight typically takes around 11.2 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.