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What time is it in New York right now?

05:54 AM
Thu, Jun 4
Timezone
America/New_York
UTC Offset
UTC-5
Coordinates
40.71, -74.01
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About the New York timezone

The current time in New York, US is 05:54 AM (UTC-4). New York observes America/New_York (UTC-5).

New York is located in US at 40.71°N, 74.01°W. View New York on the interactive map or compare its time with any other city using the links below.

Today in New York

Sunrise
5:25 AM
Solar noon
12:53 PM
Sunset
8:21 PM
Day length
14h 56m

On Thursday, June 4, New York sees 14h 56m of daylight. The sun rises at 5:25 AM, reaches its highest point at 12:53 PM, and sets at 8:21 PM local time.

Daylight saving time in New York

New York observes daylight saving time. In 2026, the clocks change as follows:

  • Sunday, March 8, 2026 — clocks spring forward at 3:00 AM local time (UTC-5 → UTC-4).
  • Sunday, November 1, 2026 — clocks fall back at 1:00 AM local time (UTC-4 → UTC-5).

During DST, business hours in New York shift by one hour relative to fixed-offset zones such as UTC, GMT, and most Asian and African timezones. If you schedule recurring meetings with New York, expect the difference to change around these dates.

Working with New York from around the world

Time difference between New York and major business hubs, and the window where standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap in both cities. For example, 12pm–5pm in New York corresponds to 9am–2pm in Los Angeles.

HubDifferenceWorkday overlap
Los Angeles3 hours ahead12pm–5pm (New York) = 9am–2pm (Los Angeles)
London5 hours behind9am–12pm (New York) = 2pm–5pm (London)
Berlin6 hours behind9am–11am (New York) = 3pm–5pm (Berlin)
Dubai8 hours behindno 9-to-5 overlap
Singapore12 hours behindno 9-to-5 overlap
Tokyo13 hours behindno 9-to-5 overlap
Sydney14 hours behindno 9-to-5 overlap

Cities near New York

The geographically closest cities tracked on Timezones.live, with their distance from New York and current time difference.

CityDistanceTime difference
BostonUS306 kmsame time
Washington DCUS328 kmsame time
MontrealCanada534 kmsame time
TorontoCanada550 kmsame time
HalifaxCanada957 km1 hour ahead
ChicagoUS1,144 km1 hour behind

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Compare New York with other cities

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it in New York right now?
The current time in New York, US can be seen at the top of this page. New York observes the America/New_York timezone, with a standard UTC offset of UTC-5.
What timezone is New York in?
New York, US is in the America/New_York timezone.
What is the UTC offset for New York?
New York has a standard UTC offset of UTC-5.
Does New York observe daylight saving time?
Yes. New York observes daylight saving time, shifting its local clock by one hour twice a year.
When does daylight saving time start in New York in 2026?
In 2026, New York springs forward on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 3:00 AM local time.
When does daylight saving time end in New York in 2026?
In 2026, New York falls back on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 1:00 AM local time.