Standard time applies in New York right now, at UTC−5. The next change comes on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when clocks move to UTC−4.
New York and your time
New York at a glance
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | New York |
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| Abbreviation now | EST |
| UTC offset now | UTC−5 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 14, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 14, 2027 |
| Coordinates | 40.71° N, 74.01° W |
Time zone in New York
Under the America/New_York rules, New York spends part of each year on UTC−5 (EST) and the rest on UTC−4 (EDT). The coming daylight saving period ends on Sunday, November 7, 2027.
Although the United States has 6 different offsets, New York keeps the same time as Washington D.C.
Clock changes in New York, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 8, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC−4 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC−5 |
| Sunday, March 14, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC−4 |
| Sunday, November 7, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC−5 |
How far ahead or behind New York is
When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 2:00 PM in London, 1:00 AM (next day) in Sydney and 6:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 5 h |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 3 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 2 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 10 h 30 min ahead | 10 h 30 min ahead | 9 h 30 min ahead | None |
| Singapore | --:-- | 13 h ahead | 13 h ahead | 12 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | 13 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 16 h ahead | 16 h ahead | 14 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 3 h |
The difference is not fixed for every city: where the January and July columns disagree, one side moves its clocks and the other does not, or both move on different dates.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in New York
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
The earliest sunrise in New York is at 5:24 AM on June 14, and the latest sunset at 8:31 PM on June 27.
Daylight through the year in New York
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:59 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:25 AM | 8:31 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:44 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:17 AM | 4:32 PM | 9 h 15 min |
Daylight saving time moves sunrise and sunset 1 hour later by the clock in summer, which is why the latest sunsets fall in the daylight saving months.
Clock time and sun time in New York
New York lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 11:55 AM on standard time and 12:55 PM during daylight saving time, close to clock noon.
Cities near New York
All the places listed below keep the same time as New York.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison | 41 km (25 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Stamford | 54 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bridgeport | 86 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| New Haven | 112 km (70 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Waterbury | 123 km (77 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Allentown | 126 km (78 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Philadelphia | 130 km (81 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hartford | 161 km (100 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Other cities on America/New_York time
Same clock, same changes: these cities use America/New_York just like New York.
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as New York today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in United States
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Phoenix
- Philadelphia
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- The Bronx
- Dallas
- Jacksonville
- Fort Worth
- San Jose
All time zones and cities in the United States
Tools for time in New York
- Convert a time to or from New York: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add New York to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in New York and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is New York in?
New York uses the America/New_York time zone: UTC−5 (EST) in standard time and UTC−4 (EDT) during daylight saving time.
When do the clocks change in New York?
The next change is on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−4. They go back again on Sunday, November 7, 2027.
What is the time difference between New York and London?
New York is 5 hours behind London for most of the year. From March 14 to March 27 and October 30 to November 7, the gap is 4 hours, because New York and London change their clocks on different dates.
Is New York on the same time as Washington D.C.?
Yes. New York and Washington D.C. both use UTC−5 right now.
How long is the longest day in New York?
About 15 hours 6 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 15 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.