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Time Difference: New York to Tbilisi

🇺🇸New YorkUTC-5
vs
🇬🇪TbilisiUTC+4
🇺🇸
New York, US
Tue, Jun 2
🇬🇪
Tbilisi, Georgia
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
8 hours
Tbilisi is 8 hours ahead of New York

New York vs Tbilisi timezone guide

New York (US) uses the America/New_York timezone at UTC-5, while Tbilisi (Georgia) uses Asia/Tbilisi at UTC+4. This means Tbilisi is 9 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 Tbilisi

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in New York and Tbilisi 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 YorkTbilisiStatus
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
2pm10pmNew York working hours, Tbilisi late evening
3pm11pmNew York working hours, Tbilisi late evening
4pm12amNew York working hours, Tbilisi asleep
5pm1amNew York evening, Tbilisi asleep
6pm2amNew York evening, Tbilisi asleep
7pm3amNew York evening, Tbilisi asleep
8pm4amNew York evening, Tbilisi asleep
9pm5amNew York evening, Tbilisi asleep
10pm6amNew York late evening, Tbilisi 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 New York and Tbilisi

New York observes daylight saving time, but Tbilisi 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 9 hours behind Tbilisi
  • Mar 8 Nov 1New York is 8 hours behind Tbilisi
  • Nov 1 Dec 31New York is 9 hours behind Tbilisi

Distance between New York and Tbilisi

Great-circle distance
8,976 km
Direct flight time
~11h 34m

New York and Tbilisi are 8,976 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~11h 34m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between New York and Tbilisi?
The current time difference is 8 hours. New York is currently 8 hours behind Tbilisi.
Is New York ahead of Tbilisi?
No. New York is currently 8 hours behind Tbilisi.
What time is it in Tbilisi when it's 9 AM in New York?
When it's 9 AM in New York, it's 5pm in Tbilisi.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between New York and Tbilisi?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in New York and Tbilisi 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 Tbilisi observe daylight saving time?
New York observes daylight saving time, but Tbilisi does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are New York and Tbilisi?
New York and Tbilisi are 8,976 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 11 hours 34 minutes.