Time difference

Time Difference Between New York and Abuja

Abuja is 5 hours ahead of New York. The current difference is 5 hours. Live local clocks, working-hours overlap and daylight-saving notes are below.

01 — Right now

Current local time

New YorkUnited States 🇺🇸

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America/New_YorkUTC−4
AbujaNigeria 🇳🇬

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Africa/LagosUTC+1
02 — Difference

New York vs Abuja

Abuja is 5 hours ahead of New York. When it is 12:00 in New York, it is 17:00 in Abuja.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

New York
UTC−4
Abuja
UTC+1
Difference
5 hours
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

The best overlap between New York and Abuja working hours (09:00–17:00) is 14:00–17:00 Abuja time — that's 09:00–12:00 in New York — about 3 hours of shared time.

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05 — Daylight saving

Does the difference change during the year?

New York observes daylight saving time while Abuja does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

06 — Quick facts

At a glance

Time difference
5 hours
New York zone
America/New_York
Abuja zone
Africa/Lagos
New York offset
UTC−4
Abuja offset
UTC+1
New York DST
Yes
Abuja DST
No
Countries
United States · Nigeria
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between New York and Abuja?

Abuja is 5 hours ahead of New York right now.

Is New York ahead of Abuja?

No, New York is 5 hours behind Abuja.

Do New York and Abuja observe daylight saving time?

New York observes daylight saving time while Abuja does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

What is the best meeting time between New York and Abuja?

A good window is 14:00–17:00 in Abuja (09:00–12:00 in New York), based on 09:00–17:00 working hours.