Current Time in New York
New York, USA 🇺🇸 runs on America/New_York.
17:12:27
Saturday, 16 May 2026
America/New_York · UTC-4 (DST in effect)
Timezone
America/New_York
UTC Offset
UTC-4
Country
USA
DST
Observed
The current time in New York is shown above. The clock updates every second once the page loads. New York is the financial capital of the Americas; the NYSE opens at 9:30am ET, which sets the rhythm for most US-east business hours.
When is it daytime in New York?
In New York, daytime runs roughly from 7am to 7pm local. Right now it is daytime in New York. Business hours are typically 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday.
Other cities in the same time zone
New York is the only major city in our current-time index on America/New_York.
Plan a meeting with New York
Most cross-city scheduling from New York runs against the cities below. Each page shows the overlap window and the time difference, with DST handled live.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in New York right now?
Use the live clock at the top of this page for the current New York time. New York operates on America/New_York, which is currently UTC-4.
What time zone does New York use?
New York uses America/New_York (IANA timezone identifier). At standard time, the UTC offset is -5. During daylight saving the offset shifts by one hour.
Does New York observe daylight saving time?
Yes. When DST is in effect, the offset becomes UTC-4 from a standard-time UTC-5.
How can I plan a meeting with someone in New York?
Use one of the meeting-time pages below for a specific city pair. Each page shows the overlap window between New York working hours and the other city's, and the live tool maps it in both directions.