Time Difference Between Nigeria and Boston: 5 Hours

Nigeria (West Africa Time, WAT = UTC+1) and Boston (Eastern Time, ET = UTC-4 in summer / UTC-5 in winter) have a time difference that varies by season due to U.S. daylight saving time:

• March–November (US DST): Boston is UTC-4 (EDT). Nigeria (no DST) is UTC+1. Difference = 5 hours. When it's 12:00 PM in Lagos, it's 7:00 AM in Boston.
• November–March (US Standard Time): Boston is UTC-5 (EST). Nigeria remains UTC+1. Difference = 6 hours. When it's 12:00 PM in Lagos, it's 6:00 AM in Boston.

Nigeria does not observe daylight saving time. Always verify current offsets when scheduling calls or travel, as DST transition dates can shift slightly year to year.