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The current time in New York, United States is shown live on this page. New York is in the America/New York timezone, which has a UTC offset of UTC-04:00 (EDT). New York observes daylight saving time, switching between EST (UTC-04:00) and EDT (UTC-5:00) annually. New York has a population of approximately 8.3M people. New York uses USD and the international calling code for United States is ++1. Other cities in the same timezone include Boston, Miami, Atlanta.
Now in US
Timezone
America/New_York
UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Standard
EST
DST
EDT
Local time guide
Use this page when you need the live local time in New York for meetings, travel plans, event schedules, support hours, or international calls. London is currently 5 hours ahead of New York. Dubai is currently 8 hours ahead of New York.
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Timezone
America/New York
UTC Offset
UTC-04:00
Abbreviation
EDT
DST
Observing now
Region
Northeastern United States
Country
United States
State / Area
New York
Calling Code
+1
Nearest timezone boundary
The nearest major city that uses a different timezone is Montréal, approximately 534 km away. Montréal uses the America/Toronto timezone. When it is the current time in New York, the time in Montréal is different by 0 hours.
City profile
New York is located in United States, United States, in the North America continent. The primary language spoken here is English. The city has a population of approximately 8.3M, ranking it #3 in United States by size. For timezone purposes, New York uses America/New York (UTC-04:00). It observes daylight saving time, switching between EST and EDT depending on the time of year.
Travel and calls
New York observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks spring forward on March 8 (from EDT to EDT) and clocks fall back on November 1 (from EST to EST).
Currently observing Daylight Saving Time (DST).
Time comparison
Here is what time it is in other major cities when it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in New York. This is useful for planning calls and understanding the time difference at a fixed reference point.
Daylight hours
Based on New York's latitude (40.7°N), the estimated daylight duration for this month is approximately 14.9 hours, with sunrise around 4:33 AM and sunset around 7:27 PM. At this mid-latitude, daylight hours shift noticeably between seasons, with longer days in summer and shorter days in winter.
Public holidays
Independence Day
Saturday, July 4
Labor Day
Monday, September 7
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, November 26
Christmas Day
Friday, December 25
Best time to call
For work calls, the standard business window in New York is roughly 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EDT. If the other party is in a distant timezone, verify the exact date before sending a calendar invite — daylight saving transitions can shift the overlap by an hour without warning.
Business hours in New York (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM) overlap with London starting at 2:00 PM. The best window for calls between these two cities is 4 hours per day. Business hours overlap: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM in New York time.
Local planning notes
Best call window
The optimal window for calls between New York and London is 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM in New York time (4 overlapping hours).
Daylight saving impact
New York switches between EST and EDT each year. Recurring meetings may shift by an hour during transitions. Upcoming transitions: spring forward on March 8, fall back on November 1.
Travel essentials
For travel and business planning, New York uses USD and the calling code for United States is +1. Languages spoken here include English. The city has a population of around 8.3M, making it a major regional hub for timezone planning in Northeastern United States.
Timezone context
The nearest timezone boundary is 534 km away at Montréal (EST). This is a moderate distance, but the timezone difference can affect daily coordination.
Popular conversions
The most relevant time conversions for New York are with nearby Northeastern United States cities and major global hubs in different timezones.
Timezone boundaries nearby
The closest cities that operate in a different timezone than New York. Useful for understanding where the timezone boundary falls and how local times differ just a short distance away.
Same timezone
Boston, Miami, Atlanta, Washington DC, and others share the America/New York timezone with New York. These cities have the same current offset and follow the same daylight saving schedule, so they are useful alternatives when comparing local time across the region.
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