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Current Time in New York

United States · America/New_York · UTC-05:00

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America/New_York
UTC Offset
UTC-05:00
Continent
North America
Country
United States
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Offset: UTC-05:00 | TZ: America/New_York

About New York Time Zone

New York City is the largest city in the United States and a global centre for finance, media, art and culture, home to Wall Street and the United Nations. It uses EST (UTC-5) and EDT (UTC-4).

New York is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone, with the IANA identifier America/New_York and a standard offset of UTC-05:00. New York observes Daylight Saving Time, so its clocks change during the year and the offset is UTC-05:00 in standard time. Always check the live clock above for the current local time. Standard time puts New York 10 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST) and 5 hours behind UTC.

Highlights of New York

New York Quick Facts

Time Difference and Best Time to Call New York

The table shows how New York compares with major time zones, and what 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in New York are elsewhere.

Compared with New York is 9:00 AM in New York 5:00 PM in New York
UTC / GMT5 hours behind UTC14:0022:00
India (IST)10 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST)19:3003:30 (next day)
London (UK)5 hours behind London (GMT)14:0022:00
New York (US Eastern)the same time as New York (EST)09:0017:00

Differences use standard time. The UK and the US move their clocks by one hour in summer, so the gap with them can change by an hour for part of the year. New York also changes its clocks, which shifts the gap again.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is New York in?

New York is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York), which is UTC-05:00 in standard time.

Does New York observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes. New York observes Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset changes seasonally from UTC-05:00 (standard time).

What is the time difference between New York and India?

In standard time, New York is 10 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST). India uses IST (UTC+05:30) all year.

What is the UTC offset of New York?

The standard UTC offset of New York is UTC-05:00.

The live clock displayed above reflects the real-time local time currently in New York, making it an ideal tool for international business coordination, travel planning, remote work scheduling, and staying connected across time zones.

Nearby Cities & Time Zones

The cities listed below represent some of the most prominent urban centers near New York, along with their respective local times for easy comparison and scheduling.