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Time Difference: Baku to New York

🇦🇿BakuUTC+4
vs
🇺🇸New YorkUTC-5
🇦🇿
Baku, Azerbaijan
Fri, May 29
🇺🇸
New York, US
Thu, May 28

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Time Difference
8 hours
New York is 8 hours behind Baku

Baku vs New York timezone guide

Baku (Azerbaijan) uses the Asia/Baku timezone at UTC+4, while New York (US) uses America/New_York at UTC-5. This means New York is 9 hours behind Baku (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Baku and New York

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Baku and New York do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

BakuNew YorkStatus
6am10pmBaku early, New York late evening
7am11pmBaku early, New York late evening
8am12amBaku early, New York asleep
9am1amBaku working hours, New York asleep
10am2amBaku working hours, New York asleep
11am3amBaku working hours, New York asleep
12pm4amBaku working hours, New York asleep
1pm5amBaku working hours, New York asleep
2pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm2pmBaku late evening, New York working hours

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Baku and New York

New York observes daylight saving time, but Baku does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around New York's transition dates.

  • Jan 1 Mar 8Baku is 9 hours ahead New York
  • Mar 8 Nov 1Baku is 8 hours ahead New York
  • Nov 1 Jan 1Baku is 9 hours ahead New York

Distance between Baku and New York

Great-circle distance
9,362 km
Direct flight time
~12h 1m

Baku and New York are 9,362 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~12h 1m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Baku and New York?
The current time difference is 8 hours. Baku is currently 8 hours ahead of New York.
Is Baku ahead of New York?
Yes. Baku is currently 8 hours ahead of New York.
What time is it in New York when it's 9 AM in Baku?
When it's 9 AM in Baku, it's 1am in New York.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Baku and New York?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Baku and New York do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Baku and New York observe daylight saving time?
New York observes daylight saving time, but Baku does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Baku and New York?
Baku and New York are 9,362 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 12 hours 1 minutes.