Los Angeles to Abuja Time Difference
Abuja is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is noon in Los Angeles, it is 20:00 in Abuja.
Los Angeles (UTC-7) → Lagos (UTC+1)
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When it's 12:00 in Los Angeles, it's 20:00 in Abuja
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Los Angeles & Abuja◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
12,549 km
Est. Flight Time
~15.8h
Time Difference
+8h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Los Angeles
14:00
Abuja
09:00
Los Angeles
17:00
Abuja
12:00
Los Angeles
20:00
Abuja
15:00
Los Angeles
23:00
Abuja
18:00
Los Angeles
02:00
Abuja (+1)
21:00
Los Angeles
05:00
Abuja (+1)
00:00
Los Angeles
08:00
Abuja
03:00
Los Angeles
11:00
Abuja
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Los Angeles behind Abuja?
Abuja is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is 12:00 noon in Los Angeles, it is 20:00 in Abuja. Los Angeles operates on America/Los Angeles (UTC-7), while Abuja uses Africa/Lagos (UTC+1).
What is the best time to call Abuja from Los Angeles?
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between Los Angeles and Abuja due to the 8 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.
Does the Los Angeles to Abuja 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 Los Angeles and Abuja
The distance between Los Angeles and Abuja is approximately 12,549 km. A direct flight typically takes around 15.8 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Abuja time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.