Current local time in New York
New York, United States, uses the America/New_York time zone (Eastern Standard Time / Eastern Daylight Time). Clocks change 2 times in 2026. Below: the live clock, exact clock-change dates, sunrise and sunset, and the best times to call other cities.
- Time zone
- Eastern Daylight TimeEDT
- UTC offset now
- UTC−4
- Daylight saving
- Next change Sunday, November 1, 2026: UTC−4 → UTC−5
- Dialing code
- +1
The time zone, at a glance.
New York follows America/New_York. There are 2 clock changes scheduled in 2026 under the current time zone rules. For an appointment, use the date of the event: another city can change its clocks even when this one does not.
Offsets shown at local noon on the 15th of each month, 2026. Exact transition instants are listed below.
When do the clocks change?
2026
01:59 is followed by 03:00 one minute later.
Some local times are skipped.UTC−5 → UTC−42026-03-08 07:00 UTC01:59 is followed by 01:00 one minute later.
Some local times occur twice. Choose the occurrence when converting.UTC−4 → UTC−52026-11-01 06:00 UTC2027
01:59 is followed by 03:00 one minute later.
Some local times are skipped.UTC−5 → UTC−42027-03-14 07:00 UTC01:59 is followed by 01:00 one minute later.
Some local times occur twice. Choose the occurrence when converting.UTC−4 → UTC−52027-11-07 06:00 UTCFuture dates reflect the time zone database available at build time (2026-10-22), not a promise that governments will leave the rules unchanged. See the international clock-change calendar →
How the light changes in New York.
Of these monthly samples, Jun has the most daylight (15h 5m) and Dec the least (9h 17m).
| Date in 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:17 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 36m | UTC−5 |
| Feb 15 | 6:49 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 41m | UTC−5 |
| Mar 15 | 7:07 AM | 7:02 PM | 11h 55m | UTC−4 |
| Apr 15 | 6:17 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 18m | UTC−4 |
| May 15 | 5:38 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 28m | UTC−4 |
| Jun 15 | 5:24 AM | 8:29 PM | 15h 5m | UTC−4 |
| Jul 15 | 5:37 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 48m | UTC−4 |
| Aug 15 | 6:06 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 47m | UTC−4 |
| Sep 15 | 6:36 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 28m | UTC−4 |
| Oct 15 | 7:07 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 8m | UTC−4 |
| Nov 15 | 6:42 AM | 4:37 PM | 9h 55m | UTC−5 |
| Dec 15 | 7:12 AM | 4:29 PM | 9h 17m | UTC−5 |
Local civil times; a jump in sunrise on the clock can reflect daylight saving, not an abrupt change in the Sun’s movement.
Compare New York with your world.
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Best times to call from New York
One-hour calls on Thursday, October 22, 2026, preferring 9 am – 5 pm on both sides. Times are New York time unless marked.
| Calling | Difference | Best one-hour window | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 5 hours ahead | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM (2:00 PM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Tokyo | 13 hours ahead | 8:00 PM–9:00 PM (9:00 AM–10:00 AM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Los Angeles | 3 hours behind | 12:00 PM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–2:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Sydney | 15 hours ahead | 4:00 PM–5:00 PM (7:00 AM–8:00 AM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Dubai | 8 hours ahead | 7:00 AM–1:00 PM (3:00 PM–9:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Mumbai | 9 hours 30 minutes ahead | 9:00 AM–11:30 AM (6:30 PM–9:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
Calculated for the date above; differences can change around clock-change dates. Public holidays and personal schedules are not included.
Upcoming public holidays
National holidays in the United States, when offices and banks are often closed. Regional holidays are not listed.
- Wed, Nov 11, 2026 · Veterans Day
- Thu, Nov 26, 2026 · Thanksgiving Day
- Fri, Dec 25, 2026 · Christmas Day
- Fri, Jan 1, 2027 · New Year's Day
- Mon, Jan 18, 2027 · Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Mon, Feb 15, 2027 · Washington's Birthday
Airports serving New York
Flight times are published in each airport’s local time. Airports with scheduled service within 80 km; straight-line distance from the city center.
- LGA LaGuardia Airport · 13 km
- EWR Newark Liberty International Airport · 14 km
- TEB Teterboro Airport · 16 km
- JFK John F. Kennedy International Airport · 21 km
- HPN Westchester County Airport · 47 km
Places that share New York’s clock
These places use the same America/New_York rules, so their time always matches New York, including clock changes.
- Philadelphia · United States of America
- Miami · United States of America
- Boston · United States of America
- Atlanta · United States of America
- Washington, D.C. · United States of America
- Pittsburgh · United States of America
- Baltimore · United States of America
- Tampa · United States of America
- Cleveland · United States of America
- Fort Lauderdale · United States of America
- Columbus · United States of America
- Cincinnati · United States of America
- Charlotte · United States of America
- Jacksonville · United States of America
- Virginia Beach · United States of America
- Raleigh · United States of America
- Orlando · United States of America
- New Haven · United States of America
- West Palm Beach · United States of America
- Providence · United States of America
Also on UTC−4 today
Countries with places on the same offset on 2026-10-22. Their clocks match New York today but may differ after a clock change.
- Canada
- United States of America
- Venezuela
- Cuba
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Haiti
- Dominican Republic
- Puerto Rico
- Guyana
- The Bahamas
- France
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Curacao
- Barbados
- Aruba
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- United States Virgin Islands
Questions about time in New York
What time zone is New York in?
Does New York observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, clocks go forward on Sunday, March 8, 2026 and go back on Sunday, November 1, 2026. The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, from UTC−4 to UTC−5.
What is the time difference between New York and other major cities?
On Thursday, October 22, 2026: London is 5 hours ahead of New York; Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of New York; Los Angeles is 3 hours behind New York; Sydney is 15 hours ahead of New York; Dubai is 8 hours ahead of New York; Mumbai is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York.
How do I call New York from abroad?
Dial your international access code (or + on a mobile), then +1, then the local number without its leading trunk zero where one is used. Check the best calling windows above before you dial.
What these numbers can—and cannot—tell you.
The live clock converts your device’s time with your browser’s IANA-based time zone data. It does not independently synchronize your clock. The solar calculations use SunCalc with representative city-center coordinates; civil sunrise and sunset are approximate horizon events, not weather forecasts.
Our date-aware calculations are more useful than treating New York as a permanently fixed abbreviation. For calendar software, use America/New_York. For a one-off invitation, include the full date and a shared conversion link. Read the methodology and data limitations.