Kano to New York Time Difference
New York is 5 hours behind Kano. When it is noon in Kano, it is 07:00 in New York.
Lagos (UTC+1) → New York (UTC-4)
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When it's 18:00 in Kano, it's 13:00 in New York
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Kano & New York✓ Perfect Match (3 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
8,516 km
Est. Flight Time
~11h
Time Difference
-5h
Work Hours Overlap
3h
Limited
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Tomorrow 14:00
14:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Kano
01:00
New York
09:00
Kano
04:00
New York
12:00
Kano
07:00
New York
15:00
Kano
10:00
New York
18:00
Kano
13:00
New York
21:00
Kano
16:00
New York
00:00
Kano
19:00
New York (-1)
03:00
Kano
22:00
New York (-1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Kano ahead of New York?
New York is 5 hours behind Kano. When it is 12:00 noon in Kano, it is 07:00 in New York. Kano 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 Kano?
There are 4 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Kano and New York. The best window is 14:00–18:00 Kano time (09:00–13:00 in New York).
Does the Kano 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 Kano and New York
The distance between Kano and New York is approximately 8,516 km. A direct flight typically takes around 11 hours. Your arrival clock will show local New York time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.