How many hours ahead is New York compared to Vancouver?

New York (Eastern Time) is always 3 hours ahead of Vancouver (Pacific Time). This offset is constant because both cities switch to Daylight Saving Time on the same dates each year.

Does daylight saving time change the gap?

No. New York and Vancouver both move their clocks forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November. Because they change together, the 3-hour difference between ET and PT stays fixed all year.

What time zones do New York and Vancouver use?

New York uses Eastern Time (ET): UTC−5 in winter (EST) and UTC−4 in summer (EDT). Vancouver uses Pacific Time (PT): UTC−8 in winter (PST) and UTC−7 in summer (PDT).

If it is 9 AM in Vancouver, what time is it in New York?

12 PM (noon) in New York. Add 3 hours to any Vancouver time to get New York time.

If it is midnight in New York, what time is it in Vancouver?

9 PM the previous evening in Vancouver. Subtract 3 hours from New York time to get Vancouver time.

Is Vancouver on the same time zone as Los Angeles?

Yes. Vancouver (America/Vancouver) and Los Angeles (America/Los_Angeles) are both on Pacific Time (PT), so they always show the same time. The 3-hour offset to New York applies to both.

How accurate are the live clocks?

The clocks rely on your device's system clock and the browser's Intl.DateTimeFormat API with IANA time zone data. They are accurate to the second as long as your system time is correct.

Time Difference: New York to Vancouver

New York (Eastern Time) is always 3 hours ahead of Vancouver (Pacific Time). See live clocks and convert any time between them instantly.

New York

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Eastern Time (ET)

Offset

New York is 3 hours ahead of Vancouver

Vancouver

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Pacific Time (PT)

New York — UTC Offset

Standard Time (EST) UTC−5

Daylight Saving (EDT) UTC−4

IANA identifier America/New_York

Vancouver — UTC Offset

Standard Time (PST) UTC−8

Daylight Saving (PDT) UTC−7

IANA identifier America/Vancouver

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Vancouver (PT)

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Quick Reference — New York to Vancouver

New York (ET) is always 3 hours ahead. Subtract 3 hours from ET to get PT.

New York (ET)	Vancouver (PT)	Period

Summary

New York runs on Eastern Time (ET) and Vancouver runs on Pacific Time (PT). ET is always 3 hours ahead of PT — when it is noon in New York, it is 9 AM in Vancouver. Both cities observe Daylight Saving Time on the same schedule (second Sunday in March through first Sunday in November), so the 3-hour gap never changes throughout the year. Use this tool to see both clocks live and convert any meeting or event time between the two cities.

How it works

Your browser reads the current UTC time.
It converts UTC to Eastern Time (America/New_York) and Pacific Time (America/Vancouver) using the built-in Intl API.
Both clocks update every second in real time.
The offset panel shows the fixed 3-hour difference and the current timezone abbreviations (EST/EDT and PST/PDT).
Enter any New York time or Vancouver time in the converter and the equivalent in the other city appears instantly.
A quick-reference table lists common ET hours alongside their PT equivalents.

Use cases

Schedule a call between a New York team and a Vancouver office.
Check whether a webinar or live event time works for both cities.
Convert a flight arrival time to local Vancouver or New York time.
Coordinate remote workers or contractors across Eastern and Pacific Time.
Plan meetings that span the US East Coast and the Canadian West Coast.
Verify a conference or sports broadcast start time in both time zones.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-06-11 · Reviewed by Nham Vu