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Time in New YorkUTC-04

Live clock and time-zone data for New York, United States — New_York (America/New_York), UTC-04 UTC. Refreshed every 30 s.

Live clock
20:38
Wed 29 Apr 2026 · Dusk
Timezone
America/New_York
Current UTC offset
UTC-04
Abbreviation
EDT
Population
8,336,817
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Cultural and business context

New York runs on New_York (America/New_York), which sits UTC-04 from UTC right now. In United States, office hours typically stretch from 09:00 to 17:00 local time, with a lunch window around 12:00–13:00. The city shifts its clocks with daylight saving time, so the offset changes twice a year.

Currency
USD $
Dial
+1
Work day
09:00–17:00
Lunch
12:00–13:00
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Time difference with reference cities
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When it's noon in New York, other cities are at
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Best hours to meet with São Paulo
Morning meeting (both on-shift)10:00 ↔ 09:00
Afternoon meeting (both on-shift)13:00 ↔ 12:00
End-of-day sync16:00 ↔ 15:00
Compare: New York ↔ São Paulo
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Cities with the same UTC offset right now
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± 1h
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Frequently asked questions

What time zone abbreviation does New York use?

New York uses the abbreviation EDT, which corresponds to the IANA zone America/New_York.

What is the current UTC offset in New York?

New York is currently UTC-04 from UTC, on the America/New_York timezone.

What are typical business hours in New York?

Offices in United States typically run from 09:00 to 17:00 local time.

When is noon in New York?

Noon in New York corresponds to UTC-04 UTC. The table below shows what that maps to in other cities.

Does New York observe daylight saving time?

Yes — New York shifts its clocks with daylight saving time, so the UTC offset changes twice a year.

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