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Time Difference: New York to Solomon Islands

🇺🇸New YorkUTC-5
vs
🇸🇧Solomon IslandsUTC+11
🇺🇸
New York, US
Thu, May 28
🇸🇧
Solomon Islands, Solomon Islands
Fri, May 29

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Time Difference
15 hours
Solomon Islands is 15 hours ahead of New York

New York vs Solomon Islands timezone guide

New York (US) uses the America/New_York timezone at UTC-5, while Solomon Islands (Solomon Islands) uses Pacific/Guadalcanal at UTC+11. This means Solomon Islands is 16 hours ahead of New York (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between New York and Solomon Islands

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in New York and Solomon Islands 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

New YorkSolomon IslandsStatus
6am9pmNew York early, Solomon Islands evening
7am10pmNew York early, Solomon Islands late evening
8am11pmNew York early, Solomon Islands late evening
9am12amNew York working hours, Solomon Islands asleep
10am1amNew York working hours, Solomon Islands asleep
11am2amNew York working hours, Solomon Islands asleep
12pm3amNew York working hours, Solomon Islands asleep
1pm4amNew York working hours, Solomon Islands asleep
2pm5amNew York working hours, Solomon Islands asleep
3pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm8amNew York evening, Solomon Islands early
6pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm1pmNew York late evening, Solomon Islands 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 New York and Solomon Islands

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

  • Dec 31 Mar 8New York is 16 hours behind Solomon Islands
  • Mar 8 Nov 1New York is 15 hours behind Solomon Islands
  • Nov 1 Dec 31New York is 16 hours behind Solomon Islands

Distance between New York and Solomon Islands

Great-circle distance
13,693 km
Direct flight time
~17h 7m

New York and Solomon Islands are 13,693 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~17h 7m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between New York and Solomon Islands?
The current time difference is 15 hours. New York is currently 15 hours behind Solomon Islands.
Is New York ahead of Solomon Islands?
No. New York is currently 15 hours behind Solomon Islands.
What time is it in Solomon Islands when it's 9 AM in New York?
When it's 9 AM in New York, it's 12am in Solomon Islands.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between New York and Solomon Islands?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in New York and Solomon Islands 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 New York and Solomon Islands observe daylight saving time?
New York observes daylight saving time, but Solomon Islands does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are New York and Solomon Islands?
New York and Solomon Islands are 13,693 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 17 hours 7 minutes.