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Time Difference: Fiji to New York

🇫🇯FijiUTC+12
vs
🇺🇸New YorkUTC-5
🇫🇯
Fiji, Fiji
Wed, Jun 3
🇺🇸
New York, US
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
16 hours
New York is 16 hours behind Fiji

Fiji vs New York timezone guide

Fiji (Fiji) uses the Pacific/Fiji timezone at UTC+12, while New York (US) uses America/New_York at UTC-5. This means New York is 17 hours behind Fiji (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Fiji and New York

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Fiji 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

FijiNew YorkStatus
6am2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8am4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9am5pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am6pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am7pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm10pmFiji working hours, New York late evening
3pm11pmFiji working hours, New York late evening
4pm12amFiji working hours, New York asleep
5pm1amFiji evening, New York asleep
6pm2amFiji evening, New York asleep
7pm3amFiji evening, New York asleep
8pm4amFiji evening, New York asleep
9pm5amFiji evening, New York asleep
10pm6amFiji late evening, New York early

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 Fiji and New York

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

  • Jan 1 Mar 8Fiji is 17 hours ahead New York
  • Mar 8 Nov 1Fiji is 16 hours ahead New York
  • Nov 1 Jan 1Fiji is 17 hours ahead New York

Distance between Fiji and New York

Great-circle distance
12,774 km
Direct flight time
~16h 2m

Fiji and New York are 12,774 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~16h 2m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Fiji and New York?
The current time difference is 16 hours. Fiji is currently 16 hours ahead of New York.
Is Fiji ahead of New York?
Yes. Fiji is currently 16 hours ahead of New York.
What time is it in New York when it's 9 AM in Fiji?
When it's 9 AM in Fiji, it's 5pm in New York.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Fiji and New York?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Fiji 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 Fiji and New York observe daylight saving time?
New York observes daylight saving time, but Fiji does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Fiji and New York?
Fiji and New York are 12,774 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 16 hours 2 minutes.