Time difference

Time Difference Between New York and Lagos

Lagos is 5 hours ahead of New York. The current difference is 5 hours. Live local clocks, working-hours overlap and daylight-saving notes are below.

01 — Right now

Current local time

New YorkUnited States 🇺🇸

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America/New_YorkUTC−4
LagosNigeria 🇳🇬

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Africa/LagosUTC+1
02 — Difference

New York vs Lagos

Lagos is 5 hours ahead of New York. When it is 12:00 in New York, it is 17:00 in Lagos.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

New York
UTC−4
Lagos
UTC+1
Difference
5 hours
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

The best overlap between New York and Lagos working hours (09:00–17:00) is 14:00–17:00 Lagos time — that's 09:00–12:00 in New York — about 3 hours of shared time.

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05 — Daylight saving

Does the difference change during the year?

New York observes daylight saving time while Lagos does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

06 — Quick facts

At a glance

Time difference
5 hours
New York zone
America/New_York
Lagos zone
Africa/Lagos
New York offset
UTC−4
Lagos offset
UTC+1
New York DST
Yes
Lagos DST
No
Countries
United States · Nigeria
07 — Explore
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between New York and Lagos?

Lagos is 5 hours ahead of New York right now.

Is New York ahead of Lagos?

No, New York is 5 hours behind Lagos.

Do New York and Lagos observe daylight saving time?

New York observes daylight saving time while Lagos does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

What is the best meeting time between New York and Lagos?

A good window is 14:00–17:00 in Lagos (09:00–12:00 in New York), based on 09:00–17:00 working hours.