Time in New York today
New York uses Eastern Time and changes between EST and EDT. It is the reference clock for many North American business, media and financial-market schedules.
The United States uses six primary time zones across the states, plus additional time zones in its territories.
Next clock change in New York
A change is expected after November 1, 2026.
Countdown calculated when the page loads.
Business hours and local week
Typical office hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The New York morning is the strongest overlap with Europe, and late afternoon overlaps with the U.S. west coast.
Best time to call New York
Calls to London are best in the New York morning. Calls to Tokyo or Sydney often require an early morning or evening compromise.
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Common questions
What time zone is New York in?
New York uses Eastern Time. The IANA identifier used for this clock is America/New_York.
What is the UTC offset for New York?
The current reference offset on this page is UTC-04:00. It updates automatically when regional clock rules change.
Does New York observe daylight saving time?
New York uses seasonal clock changes under current rules. Check the next-change section for the date-aware result.
What is the best time to call New York?
Calls to London are best in the New York morning. Calls to Tokyo or Sydney often require an early morning or evening compromise.
How accurate is this New York clock?
The live clock uses your device time and the browser's implementation of the America/New_York IANA time-zone rules. It updates every second.