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New York Time Zone

Eastern Time (ET)

  • EST (Winter): UTC-5
  • EDT (Summer): UTC-4

Daylight Saving Time 2026

  • Starts: Second Sunday in March
  • Ends: First Sunday in November

Time Conversions

CityDifference from NY
London+5 hours
Paris+6 hours
Lagos+6 hours
Tokyo+14 hours
Los Angeles-3 hours

Business Hours in New York

Monday – Friday: 9 AM – 5 PM EST

Best Times to Call: 10 AM – 4 PM EST

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FAQ

Q: Is New York always EST?

A: No, it switches between EST (winter) and EDT (summer).

Q: Does New York observe Daylight Saving Time?

A: Yes, DST is observed from March to November.

Q: How far ahead is New York from California?

A: New York is 3 hours ahead of California.