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New York to Lagos Time Converter

Lagos is 6 hours ahead of New York right now. 9:00 AM in New York is 3:00 PM in Lagos.

Time now: New York and Lagos

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

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

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

New York to Lagos conversion table

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

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

Best time to meet between New York and Lagos

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

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

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 New York and Lagos change?

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

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

Office hours in each other's time

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

Based on today's clock settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between New York and Lagos?

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

How do I convert New York to Lagos?

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

What is the current time in Lagos?

It is 12:23 AM in Lagos on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 6:23 PM in New York.

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

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

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

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

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