About New York time
New York is in the Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), which is UTC-4:00 from UTC. The country code is US.
The IANA timezone identifier for New York is America/New_York. This identifier is used by operating systems and programming languages to accurately determine the local time, including any Daylight Saving Time (DST) offsets.
DST information for New York is automatically handled — the UTC offset shown on this page reflects the exact offset for the selected date and time.
Frequently asked questions
- What time is it in New York right now?
- It is currently 12:07 AM in New York (Aug 9, 2026). New York is in the Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4:00).
- What UTC offset does New York use?
- New York uses UTC-4:00 (EDT). This offset is DST-aware and reflects the exact offset for today's date.
- How do I convert New York time to my local time?
- Use the converter above to select New York and add your local time zone. The converter will instantly show the equivalent time in both zones.
- What timezone am I in if I'm visiting New York?
- If you are visiting New York, your current timezone is the Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4:00). Your device will automatically switch to this timezone when location services are enabled.
- How do I use the timezone converter for New York?
- The Timezone Convert tool is pre-loaded with New York. Click the "+" button to add your home timezone or any other city, and the converter instantly shows both times side by side. You can also pick a specific date to account for DST changes.