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Lagos to New York Time Converter

New York is 6 hours behind Lagos right now. 9:00 AM in Lagos is 3:00 AM in New York.

Time now: Lagos and New York

🇳🇬 Lagos, Nigeria12:23 AMTuesday, November 10 · UTC+01:00
🇺🇸 New York, United States6:23 PMMonday, November 9 · UTC-05:00

New York is 6 hours behind Lagos right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 6 hours at some times of the year and 5 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

Lagos and New York are about 8,479 km (5,269 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Lagos is on WAT (UTC+01:00) and New York is on EST (UTC-05:00).

Lagos to New York conversion table

Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.

LagosNew York
12:00 AM6:00 PMprevious day
1:00 AM7:00 PMprevious day
2:00 AM8:00 PMprevious day
3:00 AM9:00 PMprevious day
4:00 AM10:00 PMprevious day
5:00 AM11:00 PMprevious day
6:00 AM12:00 AM
7:00 AM1:00 AM
8:00 AM2:00 AM
9:00 AM3:00 AM
10:00 AM4:00 AM
11:00 AM5:00 AM
12:00 PM6:00 AM
1:00 PM7:00 AM
2:00 PM8:00 AM
3:00 PM9:00 AM
4:00 PM10:00 AM
5:00 PM11:00 AM
6:00 PM12:00 PM
7:00 PM1:00 PM
8:00 PM2:00 PM
9:00 PM3:00 PM
10:00 PM4:00 PM
11:00 PM5:00 PM

Best time to meet between Lagos and New York

Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):

  • 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Lagos = 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM New York

The time difference changes during the year because of daylight saving time, so these windows shift by an hour at other times.

Does the time difference between Lagos and New York change?

Yes. Right now New York is 6 hours behind Lagos. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:

  • Sunday, 14 March 2027: New York moves its clocks forward. New York is 5 hours behind Lagos from then (it was 6 hours before).
  • Sunday, 7 November 2027: New York moves its clocks back. New York is 6 hours behind Lagos from then (it was 5 hours before).

Office hours in each other's time

  • 9 AM to 6 PM in Lagos is 3:00 AM to 12:00 PM in New York.
  • 9 AM to 6 PM in New York is 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM (next day) in Lagos.

Based on today's clock settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Lagos and New York?

New York is 6 hours behind Lagos right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 6 hours at some times of the year and 5 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

How do I convert Lagos to New York?

Subtract 6 hours from the Lagos time to get the New York time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Lagos is 3:00 AM in New York. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.

What is the current time in New York?

It is 6:23 PM in New York on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 12:23 AM in Lagos.

Does the time difference between Lagos and New York change during the year?

Yes. Right now New York is 6 hours behind Lagos. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: New York moves its clocks forward. New York is 5 hours behind Lagos from then (it was 6 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: New York moves its clocks back. New York is 6 hours behind Lagos from then (it was 5 hours before).

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

Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Lagos = 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM New York. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.

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