For a US team managing a Nigerian contractor, or someone in New York calling home, the key fact is that Lagos is already in its afternoon when you start work. Anything after lunch in New York is evening in Lagos. Right now Lagos is 5 hours ahead of New York in summer and 6 hours ahead of in winter.
New York to Lagos time
Lagos is 5 hours ahead of New York in summer and 6 hours ahead of New York in winter. Pick any date and time below to convert it, with daylight saving handled for you.
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New York to Lagos conversion table
| New York | Lagos, winter (WAT) | Lagos, summer (WAT) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 12 PM | 11 AM |
| 7 AM | 1 PM | 12 PM |
| 8 AM | 2 PM | 1 PM |
| 9 AM | 3 PM | 2 PM |
| 10 AM | 4 PM | 3 PM |
| 11 AM | 5 PM | 4 PM |
| 12 PM | 6 PM | 5 PM |
| 1 PM | 7 PM | 6 PM |
| 2 PM | 8 PM | 7 PM |
| 3 PM | 9 PM | 8 PM |
| 4 PM | 10 PM | 9 PM |
| 5 PM | 11 PM | 10 PM |
| 6 PM | 12 AM (next day) | 11 PM |
| 7 PM | 1 AM (next day) | 12 AM (next day) |
| 8 PM | 2 AM (next day) | 1 AM (next day) |
| 9 PM | 3 AM (next day) | 2 AM (next day) |
| 10 PM | 4 AM (next day) | 3 AM (next day) |
| 11 PM | 5 AM (next day) | 4 AM (next day) |
Daylight saving time notes
- New York: clocks go forward one hour on Sunday 8 March 2026, so New York moves to EDT.
- New York: clocks go back one hour on Sunday 1 November 2026, so New York moves to EST.
Nigeria (WAT) and most of Africa do not use daylight saving, so only the other side moves. Between the change dates the winter or summer column applies; the live converter above always uses the exact date.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between New York and Lagos?
Lagos is 5 hours ahead of New York in summer and 6 hours ahead of New York in winter. The gap changes when daylight saving time starts or ends; the converter above uses the exact rules for the date you pick.
What is 3 PM New York in Lagos time?
3 PM in New York is 8 PM in Lagos in summer and 9 PM in winter.
When do New York and Lagos working hours overlap?
On weekdays, a 9 AM to 5 PM day overlaps from 9 AM to 12 PM (New York time) in summer, and from 9 AM to 11 AM in winter. Use the meeting planner to stretch the day or add more cities.
What time is it in Lagos when it is 9 AM in New York?
3 PM in Lagos when New York is on EDT (summer) and 2 PM when New York is on EST (winter).
Does this tool handle daylight saving time?
Yes. It uses your browser's built-in time zone database (the IANA database that phones and computers use), so summer and winter time changes are applied for the exact date you pick. Nigeria (WAT, UTC+1) never changes its clocks, but the US, Canada, the UK and Europe do, so the gap to them moves by one hour twice a year.
Best time to talk between New York and Lagos
If both of you keep a 9 AM to 5 PM weekday, the shared window is 9 AM to 12 PM New York time in summer (9 AM to 11 AM in winter). Put calls near the middle of it so nobody joins tired or rushed. Need three or four cities? Use the meeting planner. Want everyone to see the time in their own zone? Share your working-hours link.