New York observes Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4) from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. During winter, it uses EST (UTC-5).
About New York
New York City is the financial capital of the United States and home to Wall Street, the NYSE, and the UN headquarters. It operates on EST in winter and EDT in summer.
New York's timezone is essential for US East Coast business hours, international financial markets, and scheduling calls with Europe or the Asia-Pacific region.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is New York in?+
New York is in the Eastern timezone — EST (UTC-5) during winter and EDT (UTC-4) during summer daylight saving time.
When does New York change its clocks?+
New York moves clocks forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November.
How many hours behind London is New York?+
New York is typically 5 hours behind London. This can briefly be 4 or 6 hours during the weeks when the two regions change clocks on different dates.
What is the difference between EST and EDT?+
EST (Eastern Standard Time) is UTC-5 and is used in winter. EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) is UTC-4 and is used during summer when clocks go forward by one hour.
Is New York the same timezone as Toronto?+
Yes. Toronto and New York share the same timezone — EST in winter and EDT in summer.
What time is it in New York now?
The current local time in New York is displayed above and updates every second. New York is in the Eastern Standard Time / Eastern Daylight Time (EST / EDT), UTC offset UTC-5 (EST) / UTC-4 (EDT).
What time zone is New York in?
New York is in Eastern Standard Time / Eastern Daylight Time (EST / EDT). The UTC offset is UTC-5 (EST) / UTC-4 (EDT). Daylight saving time is observed.
Local time in New York
WorldClock.International shows the current local time in New York using the IANA timezone database, which automatically applies the correct daylight saving rules.