United States to Nigeria time converter

Nigeria is 5 hours ahead of United States. When it is 9:00 AM in United States, it is 2:00 PM in Nigeria.

United States EDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Nigeria WAT

Monday, October 19, 2026

United States
Washington, D.C.
Mon, Oct 19
EDTUTC-4
Nigeria
Mon, Oct 19
WATUTC+1+5h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

United States to Nigeria conversion table

Every hour of today in United States and the matching time in Nigeria. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in United States (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Nigeria).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because United States and Nigeria switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +5h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +6h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: +5h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between United States and Nigeria?

Nigeria is 5 hours ahead of United States.

What time is it in Nigeria when it is 9 AM in United States?

When it is 9:00 AM in United States, it is 2:00 PM in Nigeria.

When is the best time to call Nigeria from United States?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in United States (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Nigeria).

Does the time difference between United States and Nigeria change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.