Benin City to New York Time Difference
New York is 5 hours behind Benin City. When it is noon in Benin City, it is 07:00 in New York.
Lagos (UTC+1) → New York (UTC-4)
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When it's 19:00 in Benin City, it's 14:00 in New York
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Benin City & New York✓ Perfect Match (3 hours)
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✈️ Travel Information
Distance
8,676 km
Est. Flight Time
~11.2h
Time Difference
-5h
Work Hours Overlap
3h
Limited
🔴 Office Closed
Tomorrow 14:00
14:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Benin City
01:00
New York
09:00
Benin City
04:00
New York
12:00
Benin City
07:00
New York
15:00
Benin City
10:00
New York
18:00
Benin City
13:00
New York
21:00
Benin City
16:00
New York
00:00
Benin City
19:00
New York (-1)
03:00
Benin City
22:00
New York (-1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Benin City ahead of New York?
New York is 5 hours behind Benin City. When it is 12:00 noon in Benin City, it is 07:00 in New York. Benin City operates on Africa/Lagos (UTC+1), while New York uses America/New York (UTC-4).
What is the best time to call New York from Benin City?
There are 4 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Benin City and New York. The best window is 14:00–18:00 Benin City time (09:00–13:00 in New York).
Does the Benin City to New York time difference change throughout the year?
The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.
Flying between Benin City and New York
The distance between Benin City and New York is approximately 8,676 km. A direct flight typically takes around 11.2 hours. Your arrival clock will show local New York time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.