Current Time in New York
Eastern Time (ET)
Time in New York vs Other Cities
About New York Time Zone
New York operates on Eastern Time (ET). New York observes Daylight Saving Time, springing forward one hour in March and falling back in November. During DST, the abbreviation changes to reflect the shift.
Quick Time Zone Facts
Time Zone: Eastern Time (ET) — Standard Offset: UTC-5 (EST) — DST Offset: UTC-4 (EDT)
Country: United States
New York follows the time zone rules set by the local government, which may include seasonal adjustments. When scheduling across time zones, always verify the current offset rather than relying on memorized differences, as DST transitions happen on different dates in different countries and some regions opt out entirely.
Business & Finance Hub
New York City is home to Wall Street, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), and NASDAQ — the two largest stock exchanges in the world by market capitalization. The NYSE trading floor opens at 9:30 AM ET and closes at 4:00 PM ET, making Eastern Time one of the most closely watched time zones in global finance. Pre-market trading begins as early as 4:00 AM ET, and after-hours trading extends to 8:00 PM ET. If you work in finance, tech, media, or advertising, chances are you need to coordinate with someone in New York regularly.
Daylight Saving Time
New York observes Daylight Saving Time from the second Sunday in March through the first Sunday in November. During DST, clocks spring forward one hour — meaning New York shifts from EST (UTC-5) to EDT (UTC-4). This change affects scheduling with cities that don't observe DST. For example, the time difference between New York and London is normally 5 hours, but shrinks to 4 hours for a few weeks in March when the US changes clocks before the UK does, and again briefly in the fall.
Best Times to Call
If you're calling New York from the West Coast, remember you're 3 hours behind — a 9 AM call in New York is 6 AM in Los Angeles. From London, New York is 5 hours behind during winter (4 during summer), so a 2 PM London call catches New York at 9 AM. From Tokyo, New York is 14 hours behind (13 during DST), making early morning Tokyo calls align with New York's late afternoon.
Key Facts
New York shares Eastern Time with major cities including Washington D.C., Atlanta, Miami, Boston, Philadelphia, and Toronto. The Eastern time zone covers roughly 23% of the US population, making it the most populous US time zone. New York's media industry drives the news cycle — the major morning shows (Today, Good Morning America) air live at 7 AM ET, and prime-time television runs from 8 PM to 11 PM ET across the Eastern and Central zones.
Time Zone Guide: New York
New York operates on DOCT. When scheduling calls, meetings, or travel involving New York, keep these practical tips in mind to avoid confusion and missed connections.
Business hours: Standard business hours in New York are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time. If you are scheduling across time zones, find the overlap window where both parties are within business hours. For international meetings, this often means early morning or late afternoon for one party.
Daylight Saving Time: Be aware that the United States observes DST from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November, shifting clocks forward one hour. During DST transitions, time differences with non-DST regions change temporarily.
Quick reference: When it is noon in New York, use the time zone converter above to see what time it is in your location. Bookmark this page for quick access whenever you need to coordinate across time zones. For recurring meetings, set calendar events with the correct time zone specified to avoid confusion when DST changes occur.