Time difference
Time difference between Lagos and New York
Find the best time to schedule a call or meeting.
New York is currently 5 hours behind Lagos.
Lagos • GMT+1
2:15 PM
Thursday, Jun 18
New York • EDT
9:15 AM
Thursday, Jun 18
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Best times to meet
The 9 AM – 5 PM business windows in both cities overlap for 3 hours. 2 PM–5 PM in Lagos is 9 AM–12 PM in New York. Aim somewhere in the middle of that window so neither side starts cold or finishes drained.
Quick conversion table
| Lagos | New York |
|---|---|
| 8 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 12 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 3 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 5 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 9 PM | 4:00 PM |
Daylight saving
Heads up: the gap will widen to 6 hours around November 5, when one of the cities shifts for daylight saving. Double-check meeting times scheduled across that date.
Frequently asked questions
- How many hours ahead is New York than Lagos?
- New York is 5 hours behind Lagos.
- What time is 9 AM in Lagos in New York?
- 9:00 AM in Lagos is 4:00 AM in New York.
- Do Lagos and New York observe daylight saving?
- Heads up: the gap will widen to 6 hours around November 5, when one of the cities shifts for daylight saving. Double-check meeting times scheduled across that date.
- When is the best time to call New York from Lagos?
- Aim for 2 PM–5 PM in Lagos, which is 9 AM–12 PM in New York.