PlanetClocksCurrent local time in New York
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Eastern Time
- IANA zone
- America/New_York
- Current UTC offset
- UTC−5
- Daylight saving time
- Yes · UTC−4
- Country
- United States
- Region
- New York
- Population
- 8,804,190
- Coordinates
- 40.71° N, 74.01° W
- Elevation
- 10 m
New York is a city in the United States, with a population of about 8,804,190. It uses the Eastern Time time zone (IANA identifier America/New_York).
New York observes daylight saving time. Standard time is UTC−5 and summer time is UTC−4. In 2027, clocks go forward one hour on March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM and go back one hour on November 7, 2027 at 2:00 AM.
Other cities on the same clock include Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Boston, Atlanta, Miami.
Because New York lies at 40.71° N, 74.01° W, the length of the day changes strongly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 15 h 06 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 9 h 15 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:59 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 08 min |
| June solstice | 5:24 AM | 8:30 PM | 15 h 06 min |
| September equinox | 6:43 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 7:16 AM | 4:31 PM | 9 h 15 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is New York in?
New York is in the Eastern Time time zone, IANA identifier America/New_York. The UTC offset is UTC−5 (UTC−4 during daylight saving time).
Does New York have daylight saving time?
Yes. New York switches between UTC−5 (standard time) and UTC−4 (daylight saving time). In 2027, clocks go forward on March 14, 2027 and go back on November 7, 2027.
What is the time difference between New York and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind New York all year round.
What is the time difference between New York and London?
London is 5 hours ahead of New York all year round.
What time is sunrise and sunset in New York?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 5:24 AM and sets at about 8:30 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 7:16 AM and sets at about 4:31 PM (local time).
Nearby cities
- Philadelphia United States · 130 km ·
- Boston United States · 310 km ·
- Washington D.C. United States · 330 km ·
- Montreal Canada · 530 km ·
- Ottawa Canada · 540 km ·
- Toronto Canada · 550 km ·