Time in New York

Current local time in New York (United States), updated every second.

Sunday, November 8, 2026

Eastern Standard Time · UTC−5

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Difference from your time
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UTC offset
UTC−5 · EST
Time zone
Eastern Standard Time
America/New_York
Daylight saving time
Yes (standard time now)
Next clock change
The next change is on Sunday, March 14, 2027: at 02:00 clocks go forward 1 h to 03:00 (UTC−4).
Sunrise
06:34
Sunset
16:44 (10 h 9 min)
Difference from London
−5 h

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Time zone in New York

New York is located in the United States and uses the America/New_York time zone (Eastern Standard Time). Its current offset from Coordinated Universal Time is UTC−5 (EST).

New York observes daylight saving time, but standard (winter) time currently applies. The next change is on Sunday, March 14, 2027: at 02:00 clocks go forward 1 h to 03:00 (UTC−4).

Today in New York the sun rises at 06:34 and sets at 16:44 (local time), giving 10 h 9 min of daylight. Approximate coordinates: 40.71° N, 74.01° W.

Compared with London, the time difference with New York is currently −5 h.

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it now in New York?

The current time in New York (United States) is shown on the clock above and updates every second. New York uses the America/New_York time zone, which is currently UTC−5.

Does New York observe daylight saving time?

New York observes daylight saving time, but standard (winter) time currently applies. The next change is on Sunday, March 14, 2027: at 02:00 clocks go forward 1 h to 03:00 (UTC−4).

What time are sunrise and sunset in New York today?

Today in New York the sun rises at 06:34 and sets at 16:44 (local time), giving 10 h 9 min of daylight.

What is the time difference between New York and London?

Right now New York is −5 h compared with London. This may change at certain times of the year if only one of the two places observes daylight saving time.

How do I work out the time difference between New York and my city?

No maths needed: “Difference from your time” on this page is calculated automatically using your device time zone.