What time zone is New York in?
New York is in the Eastern Time Zone, EST, UTC−5 / EDT, UTC−4.
Time zones in New York
| Zone | Offset | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | EST, UTC−5 / EDT, UTC−4 |
Cities in New York
| City | Time zone | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | Eastern Time | |
| Buffalo | Eastern Time | |
| Rochester | Eastern Time | |
| Albany | Eastern Time |
Daylight saving time
Yes. New York changes clocks on the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in November.
Neighbouring states
- Vermont: Eastern Time
- Massachusetts: Eastern Time
- Connecticut: Eastern Time
- New Jersey: Eastern Time
- Pennsylvania: Eastern Time
Other states on Eastern Time
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Georgia
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
Questions people ask
What time zone is New York in?
New York is in the Eastern Time Zone, EST, UTC−5 / EDT, UTC−4.
Does New York observe daylight saving time?
Yes. New York changes clocks on the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in November.
What time is it in New York right now?
The live clock above shows the current time in New York.