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Current Time in New York
New York, United States runs on Eastern Time (America/New_York), currently UTC-5 standard time, switching to UTC-4 in summer. Here's the exact time right now, sunrise and sunset, and how it compares to your own clock.
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About time in New York
New York is the U.S. financial hub and the reference point most transatlantic meetings are scheduled around. It keeps Eastern Time, identified in the IANA time zone database as America/New_York, and shifts to daylight saving for part of the year, moving the offset from UTC-5 to UTC-4. Check the clock above for the offset in effect right now.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone does New York use?
New York uses Eastern Time (America/New_York), observing daylight saving time (shifting to EDT, UTC-4, in summer).
What is the UTC offset in New York?
New York is UTC-5 standard time, shifting to UTC-4 during daylight saving.
Does New York observe daylight saving time?
Yes. New York uses EST (UTC-5) for most of the year and switches to EDT (UTC-4) during daylight saving, shifting the clock forward by an hour.
How do I convert New York time to my own time zone?
Use the time zone converter, select New York as the source zone and your own zone as the target, and it handles daylight saving automatically.
Planning a call across time zones? Try the meeting planner or see all cities on the world clock.