Time Difference between Lagos and New York

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

Lagos 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 Lagos.

Flight Considerations

The distance between Lagos and New York is approximately 8,473 km. A direct flight typically takes around 11 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.