Current time in New York, United States

New York follows Eastern Time (ET). Note: New York shares the same time zone as Washington, D.C., Miami, and Toronto.

Quick facts:

• Time zone: Eastern Time (ET)
• Standard time: EST (UTC −5:00)
• Summer time: EDT (UTC −4:00)
• Daylight Saving: Observed
• IANA zone: America/New_York

Time difference from New York:

• New York ↔ Sydney: Sydney is usually 14–16 hours ahead (depending on DST in both cities)
• New York ↔ Auckland: Auckland is usually 16–18 hours ahead
• New York ↔ Los Angeles: LA is 3 hours behind
• New York ↔ Chicago: Chicago is 1 hour behind
• New York ↔ London: London is usually 5 hours ahead (sometimes 4 during DST transition weeks)

Frequently Asked Questions

Does New York use Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. New York switches between EST (UTC −5) and EDT (UTC −4).

What time zone is New York in?
Eastern Time (ET).

Is New York the same time as Toronto?
Yes. Toronto and New York follow the same time zone.