Time Difference between New York and Lagos
New York (UTC-4) → Lagos (UTC+1)
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 16:00 in New York, it's 21:00 in Lagos
Drag the slider to see corresponding times in both cities
🤝 Best Meeting Times
New York & Lagos✓ Perfect Match (3 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
8,473 km
Est. Flight Time
~11h
Time Difference
+5h
Work Hours Overlap
3h
Limited
🔴 Office Closed
Tomorrow 09:00
09:00 - 12:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
New York
11:00
Lagos
09:00
New York
14:00
Lagos
12:00
New York
17:00
Lagos
15:00
New York
20:00
Lagos
18:00
New York
23:00
Lagos
21:00
New York
02:00
Lagos (+1)
00:00
New York
05:00
Lagos
03:00
New York
08:00
Lagos
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between New York and Lagos
New York, United States and Lagos, Nigeria are separated by a time difference of 5 hours. When it's noon in New York, it's 5 hours later in Lagos.
New York operates on America/New York timezone, while Lagos uses Africa/Lagos. 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 early morning in New York.
Flight Considerations
The distance between New York and Lagos 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.