What time is it in New York?
The clock below shows the exact local time in New York, USA, ticking live in your browser. New York is the city that never sleeps, where the stock market opens at 9:30 a.m. local time.
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Time zone & daylight saving
New York uses the America/New_York time zone, which is currently UTC−4. New York changes its clocks next on Sunday, November 1, 2026, moving from UTC−4 to UTC−5.
If you have a call or flight around a clock change, double-check the time a few days before. Most mix-ups happen on the weekend the clocks move.
Time difference from major cities
| City | UTC offset | vs New York |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | UTC−7 | -3 h |
| London | UTC+1 | +5 h |
| Dubai | UTC+4 | +8 h |
| Tokyo | UTC+9 | +13 h |
| Sydney | UTC+11 | +15 h |
Planning a call
Here is how common business hours in New York line up elsewhere today:
| New York | New York | London | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 in New York | 08:00 | 13:00 | 21:00 |
| 10:00 in New York | 10:00 | 15:00 | 23:00 |
| 12:00 in New York | 12:00 | 17:00 | 01:00 |
| 14:00 in New York | 14:00 | 19:00 | 03:00 |
| 16:00 in New York | 16:00 | 21:00 | 05:00 |
| 18:00 in New York | 18:00 | 23:00 | 07:00 |
| 20:00 in New York | 20:00 | 01:00 | 09:00 |
A rough rule: anything between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. in the earlier city usually lands inside working hours for both sides, unless they are more than 8 hours apart.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is New York in?
New York is in the America/New_York time zone, currently UTC−4.
Does New York have daylight saving time?
Yes. New York changes its clocks next on Sunday, November 1, 2026, moving from UTC−4 to UTC−5.
How do I know the time difference between me and New York?
The live line under the clock compares your device's time zone with New York and updates automatically.