Lagos to New York Time Difference
New York is 5 hours behind Lagos. When it is noon in Lagos, it is 07:00 in New York.
Lagos (UTC+1) → New York (UTC-4)
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When it's 23:00 in Lagos, it's 18:00 in New York
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✈️ Travel Information
Distance
8,473 km
Est. Flight Time
~11h
Time Difference
-5h
Work Hours Overlap
3h
Limited
🔴 Office Closed
Today 14:00
14:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Lagos
01:00
New York
09:00
Lagos
04:00
New York
12:00
Lagos
07:00
New York
15:00
Lagos
10:00
New York
18:00
Lagos
13:00
New York
21:00
Lagos
16:00
New York
00:00
Lagos
19:00
New York (-1)
03:00
Lagos
22:00
New York (-1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Lagos ahead of New York?
New York is 5 hours behind Lagos. When it is 12:00 noon in Lagos, it is 07:00 in New York. Lagos 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 Lagos?
There are 4 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Lagos and New York. The best window is 14:00–18:00 Lagos time (09:00–13:00 in New York).
Does the Lagos 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 Lagos and New York
The distance between Lagos and New York is approximately 8,473 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.