What timezone does New York use?

New York City observes Eastern Time. It is Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4) from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November, and Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5) for the rest of the year.

Is this clock accurate?

The clock reads your device's system clock and converts it to America/New_York time. Accuracy depends on your device clock being synchronized correctly, which most devices do automatically via NTP.

Does this account for Daylight Saving Time?

Yes. The tool uses the IANA timezone database built into modern browsers, which handles all past and future DST transitions automatically.

What is the difference between EST and EDT?

EST (Eastern Standard Time) is UTC-5 and is observed in winter. EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) is UTC-4 and is observed in summer. The tool always shows the correct abbreviation for the current date.

What is the UTC offset for New York right now?

The current UTC offset is shown on the clock display. It is either UTC-5 (EST) or UTC-4 (EDT) depending on whether Daylight Saving Time is in effect.

Current Time in New York

See the live current time and date in New York City with DST awareness, and compare it side-by-side with your local time.

New York City

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Your Local Time

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New York Timezone Quick Reference

Standard Time (EST) UTC -5:00

Daylight Time (EDT) UTC -4:00

DST Starts 2nd Sunday in March at 2:00 AM

DST Ends 1st Sunday in November at 2:00 AM

IANA Identifier America/New_York

Summary

This tool displays the live current time in New York City (America/New_York timezone). It automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time (EDT in summer, EST in winter) and updates every second. You can also compare New York time with your local time zone at a glance.

How it works

The tool reads your device clock using JavaScript's built-in Date API.
It converts the current moment to the America/New_York timezone using Intl.DateTimeFormat with the IANA timezone identifier.
The display updates every second so the clock stays live and accurate.
DST transitions are handled automatically — the tool shows EDT (UTC-4) in summer and EST (UTC-5) in winter.
Your local time is displayed alongside New York time for easy comparison.

Use cases

Scheduling calls or meetings with colleagues or clients in New York City.
Checking whether New York business hours are currently active.
Converting your local time to New York time when watching live events, broadcasts, or market openings.
Travelers planning departures or arrivals in the Eastern Time zone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-05-28 · Reviewed by Nham Vu