Current Time in New York
The current local time in New York, United States, updated live every second.
Note The time is computed in your browser from New York’s official time zone (America/New_York) — never hardcoded. It follows daylight-saving changes automatically.
New York vs other United States cities, right now
Live current time in nearby major cities, and how far each is ahead of or behind New York.
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How to read the time in New York
- 01 The large clock shows New York’s current local time, ticking every second in 24-hour format, with the 12-hour (AM/PM) time beside it.
- 02 Read the zone label and UTC offset to see how New York relates to Coordinated Universal Time — it updates itself when daylight saving changes.
- 03Use the “ahead of / behind your local time” line to convert New York time to your own instantly.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is New York in?
New York, United States uses the America/New_York time zone (IANA identifier). New York observes daylight saving time. Its clocks run at UTC-5 in standard time and UTC-4 during daylight saving, so its offset from UTC changes twice a year. The clock above always shows the correct current time.
Does New York observe daylight saving time?
Yes. New York shifts its clocks by one hour twice a year, moving between UTC-5 (standard time) and UTC-4 (daylight saving time). Because the clock on this page is computed live from New York's time zone, you never have to track those changes yourself — the displayed time and UTC offset update automatically.
What is the time difference between New York and Los Angeles?
The gap between New York and Los Angeles depends on the current daylight-saving state of each city, so it can shift during the year. The live reference table above shows exactly how many hours Los Angeles and other cities are ahead of or behind New York right now.
Is this New York clock accurate and free?
Yes. The time is calculated live in your browser from New York's official IANA time zone (America/New_York) and your device clock — nothing is hardcoded and nothing is uploaded. It is completely free and needs no sign-up.