The Bronx is on standard time, UTC−5 (EST). On Sunday, March 14, 2027, clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−4.
The Bronx and your time
The Bronx 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 | 40.85° N, 73.87° W |
Time zone in The Bronx
Under the America/New_York rules, The Bronx 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.
The United States spans 6 offsets. The Bronx shares its time with the capital, Washington D.C.
Clock changes in The Bronx, 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 The Bronx is
When it is 9:00 AM in The Bronx, 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.
Daylight in The Bronx
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Over the year, daylight in The Bronx grows from 9 hours 14 minutes to 15 hours 7 minutes and back, a swing of 5 hours 53 minutes.
Daylight through the year in The Bronx
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:59 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:24 AM | 8:31 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:43 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:16 AM | 4:31 PM | 9 h 14 min |
Sunrise and sunset jump by 1 hour on the days the clocks change, even though the daylight itself changes only by a minute or two.
When the sun is highest in The Bronx
The Bronx 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.
Places close to The Bronx
Every city below shares The Bronx’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 19 km (12 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Paterson | 27 km (17 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Stamford | 36 km (22 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Staten Island | 39 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Edison | 59 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bridgeport | 68 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| New Haven | 94 km (58 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Waterbury | 104 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Cities that share The Bronx’s time zone
These cities follow the same time zone rules as The Bronx, including the same clock changes.
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as The Bronx today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in United States
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Phoenix
- Philadelphia
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- Dallas
- Jacksonville
- Fort Worth
- San Jose
All time zones and cities in the United States
Tools for time in The Bronx
- Convert a time to or from The Bronx: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add The Bronx to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in The Bronx and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is The Bronx in?
The Bronx 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 The Bronx?
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 The Bronx and London?
The Bronx 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 The Bronx and London change their clocks on different dates.
Is The Bronx on the same time as Washington D.C.?
Yes. The Bronx and Washington D.C. both use UTC−5 right now.
How long is the longest day in The Bronx?
About 15 hours 7 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 14 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.