TIME DIFFERENCE

Lagos New York

−5hNew York is 5h behind Lagos right now.

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WORKING-HOUR OVERLAP

Working-hour overlap

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LagosNew York

Time zoneWest Africa TimeEastern Daylight Time

IANA identifierAfrica/LagosAmerica/New_York

AbbreviationGMT+1EDT

UTC offsetUTC+1UTC-4

Daylight savingNot observedObserved

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QUESTIONS

How many hours is New York behind Lagos?

New York is 5 hours behind Lagos. That's calculated from each city's current UTC offset (UTC+1 for Lagos, UTC-4 for New York).

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

It can. New York observes daylight saving time, so the gap shifts by an hour when clocks change. The live clocks above always reflect the current, correct difference.

What's the best time to schedule a meeting between Lagos and New York?

Aim for roughly 2 PM – 5 PM in Lagos, which is 9 AM – 12 PM in New York — about 3 hours where both cities are within normal working hours. To collect everyone's exact availability, create a free meeting on Converge.

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