Current Time in New York

New York is on EDT (UTC-4) right now, until 1 November 2026. Clocks go back 1 hour that day.

New York time at a glance

  • Time zone: America/New_York (EST / EDT).
  • UTC offset now: UTC-4, on daylight saving time.
  • Next clock change: 1 November 2026, clocks go back 1 hour.
  • Country: United States of America.
  • Longest 9-to-5 overlap among eight hubs: Los Angeles, 5 hours.

What time is it in New York? EDT (UTC-4), next clock change 1 November 2026, UTC table and working-hours overlap with eight cities.

What time zone is New York in?

New York is in the America/New_York time zone. Right now it is on EDT (UTC-4), which is 4 hours behind UTC, until 1 November 2026.

New York, United States of America, switches between EST (UTC-5) and EDT (UTC-4). New York is currently on daylight saving time.

Does New York use daylight saving time?

Yes. New York moves between EST (UTC-5) and EDT (UTC-4). The next change is on 1 November 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour and New York moves to EST.

Clock changes in New York over the next 12 months, from 30 October 2026.
DateWhat happensNew time zone
1 November 2026At 2:00 AM clocks go back 1 hour to 1:00 AMEST (UTC-5)
14 March 2027At 2:00 AM clocks go forward 1 hour to 3:00 AMEDT (UTC-4)

What is New York time in UTC?

Right now New York is 4 hours behind UTC, so add 4 hours to New York time to get UTC. The offset is UTC-5 on EST and UTC-4 on EDT, so use the column for the date you need.

Everyday New York hours converted to UTC.
Time in New YorkUTC when New York is on EST (UTC-5)UTC when New York is on EDT (UTC-4)
6:00 AM11:00 AM10:00 AM
9:00 AM2:00 PM1:00 PM
12:00 PM5:00 PM4:00 PM
5:00 PM10:00 PM9:00 PM
8:00 PM1:00 AM (+1 day)12:00 AM (+1 day)
11:00 PM4:00 AM (+1 day)3:00 AM (+1 day)

What is the time difference between New York and other major cities?

New York is 4 hours behind London and 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles right now. The longest shared 9 AM to 5 PM window is with Los Angeles, at 5 hours.

New York compared with eight business hubs: the gap now and the hours when both cities are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. A dash means no shared window.
CityGap from New YorkShared 9-to-5 window (New York time)Same window in that city
London4 hours ahead9:00 AM to 1:00 PM1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Los Angeles3 hours behind12:00 PM to 5:00 PM9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Dubai8 hours ahead——
Mumbai9 hours 30 minutes ahead——
Singapore12 hours ahead——
Tokyo13 hours ahead——
Sydney15 hours ahead——

Which time converters include New York?

SavvyToolz has 22 converter pages for New York, pairing it with London, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Sydney, Singapore, Chicago, Paris, Mumbai, Dubai, Berlin and Manila. Each one gives the hour-by-hour table, the gap across daylight saving changes and the best time to call.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is New York in?
New York is in the America/New_York time zone. Right now it is on EDT (UTC-4), which is 4 hours behind UTC, until 1 November 2026.
When do the clocks change in New York?
Yes. New York moves between EST (UTC-5) and EDT (UTC-4). The next change is on 1 November 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour and New York moves to EST.
Is New York ahead of or behind UTC?
New York is 4 hours behind UTC right now (UTC-4), so add 4 hours to New York time to get UTC. After 1 November 2026 it is on EST (UTC-5).
What is the best time to call New York from Los Angeles?
Both cities are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM New York time, which is 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Los Angeles. New York is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles right now.