What time zone is New York in?

New York uses Eastern Time — EST (UTC−5) in winter and EDT (UTC−4) in summer from March to November.

Does New York observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes. Clocks spring forward 1 hour in March and fall back in November, switching between EST and EDT.

What is the UTC offset for New York?

New York is UTC−5 (EST) from November to March, and UTC−4 (EDT) from March to November.

How far ahead or behind is New York from London?

New York is 5 hours behind London (GMT) in winter and 4 hours behind during British Summer Time (BST).

New York Time Zone — EST/EDT UTC−5

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Time Zone Details

Time Zone

America/New_York

Continent

Americas

Country

United States

Daylight Saving

Yes — DST observed

Clocks spring forward +1 h in March and fall back in November.

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Sunrise & Sunset

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Sunrise

6:00 AM – 7:30 AM

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Sunset

5:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Approximate seasonal range. Exact times vary by date.

Seasons & Climate

Four distinct seasons. Summers hot & humid (Jul avg 29 °C / 84 °F); winters cold with occasional snow (Jan avg 0 °C / 32 °F).

Best Time to Visit

April–June and September–November

City Quick Facts

Population

8.3 million (city); ~20 million (metro)

Official Language

English

Currency

USD ($)

Calling Code

+1

Business Hours

Mon–Fri 9 AM – 6 PM EST

Weekend

Saturday & Sunday

Time Zone Facts

New York sits at the intersection of five time zones on the US East Coast grid.
Wall Street opens at 9:30 AM EST — the moment that sets financial markets worldwide.
The city never truly sleeps: many businesses, restaurants and services operate 24/7.
During EDT (summer) New York is only 4 hours behind London, making transatlantic calls easier.
The New Year's Times Square ball drop is watched live at midnight EST by over a billion viewers.