📍 New York City · New York State · United States
Current Time in New York
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Population8.3 mil.
The exact current time in New York City is displayed live above, synchronized with international NTP servers. The most populous city in the United States operates on the … time zone (…), at an offset of …. …. New York anchors the US Eastern time zone, which covers the entire East Coast from Maine to Florida — home to roughly a third of the American population. … As the undisputed financial capital of the world, New York time is the reference for the NYSE, NASDAQ, and global bond markets.
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New York Time vs Major World Cities – Live Comparison
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| 🇺🇸Chicago | --:-- | … | … |
| 🇬🇧London | --:-- | … | … |
| 🇫🇷Paris | --:-- | … | … |
| 🇦🇪Dubai | --:-- | GST UTC+4 | … |
| 🇮🇳Mumbai | --:-- | IST UTC+5:30 | … |
| 🇯🇵Tokyo | --:-- | JST UTC+9 | … |
| 🇦🇺Sydney | --:-- | … | … |
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Daylight Saving Time in New York – EST & EDT Explained
☀️ Daylight Time (EDT)
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EDT — Eastern Daylight Time
📅 2nd Sunday of March → 1st Sunday of November
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❄️ Standard Time (EST)
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EST — Eastern Standard Time
📅 1st Sunday of November → 2nd Sunday of March
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💡 Important note: The US changes its clocks roughly 3 weeks before the UK in spring and roughly 1 week after the UK in autumn. During those transition windows, the difference between New York and London temporarily changes from the usual … to either 4 or 6 hours. New York and Los Angeles always maintain a constant 3-hour difference. Use our Time Zone Converter to get the exact current difference at any moment.
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New York Time Zone Converter – Compare with World Cities
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New York City – Geography & Location Facts
LocationNorth-East USANew York State · Atlantic Coast
GPS Coordinates40.7128°N74.0060°W (west)
Average Elevation10 mabove sea level
Area (5 boroughs)783 km²Metro area: ~34,490 km²
ClimateDfa / Cfa (Köppen)Humid subtropical / continental
Main WaterwayHudson RiverForms the western boundary with New Jersey
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Population & Administrative Data
| Population (NYC) | ~8.3 million |
| Metropolitan area | ~20.1 million |
| Density | 10,715 people/km² |
| Official language | English (de facto) |
| Currency | US Dollar ($, USD) |
| International dial code | +1 (212 / 646 / 718…) |
| Internet domain | .us / .com / .nyc |
| ZIP code format | 10001 – 10292 (Manhattan) |
| Drives on | Right 🚗 |
| ISO code | US-NY |
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A Brief History of New York City
- 1626Dutch colonists purchase the island of Mannahatta from the Lenape people and establish New Amsterdam at the southern tip — today's Lower Manhattan.
- 1664The British seize the colony without a fight and rename it New York in honour of the Duke of York. The city rapidly expands under English rule.
- 1776–1783New York becomes a key battleground of the American Revolutionary War. In 1789 George Washington is inaugurated as the first US President at Federal Hall on Wall Street.
- 1886France gifts the Statue of Liberty to the United States, dedicated on 28 October. The statue becomes the world's most recognisable symbol of freedom and immigration.
- 1931The Empire State Building opens, becoming the world's tallest skyscraper at 443 m. The Chrysler Building and the Manhattan skyline cement New York's iconic silhouette.
- TodayNYC is home to ~8.3 million residents speaking over 800 languages — the most linguistically diverse city on Earth. It hosts the UN headquarters and remains the world's leading financial centre.
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Top Tourist Attractions in New York City
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Statue of LibertyStanding 93 m on Liberty Island in New York Harbour, the Statue of Liberty has welcomed millions of immigrants and visitors since 1886. Take the ferry from Battery Park.
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Central ParkA 341-hectare green oasis in the heart of Manhattan. Iconic landscapes, the Bethesda Fountain, Strawberry Fields, and over 40 million visitors each year.
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Empire State BuildingObservation decks on the 86th and 102nd floors offer breathtaking 360° views of Manhattan and — on clear days — five US states simultaneously.
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The Metropolitan MuseumOne of the largest art museums on Earth: 1.5 million objects spanning 5,000 years of history, from Egyptian temples to van Gogh canvases.
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Brooklyn BridgeOpened in 1883, this suspension bridge spans 1.8 km across the East River. Walk the promenade for iconic views of the Manhattan skyline and the harbour.
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Times Square & BroadwayThe crossroads of the world: 50+ Broadway theatres, dazzling LED billboards, and 50 million visitors a year make this the most visited tourist attraction on Earth.
✈️ New York's Airports
| Airport | IATA Code | Distance | Transport | Type |
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| John F. Kennedy | JFK | 19 km south-east | ~50 min (AirTrain + subway) | 🌍 Main international hub |
| LaGuardia | LGA | 13 km north-east | ~40 min (bus / taxi) | ✈️ Domestic & nearby Canada |
| Newark Liberty | EWR | 24 km south-west | ~25 min (AirTrain + NJ Transit) | 🌍 Major international (NJ side) |
| Stewart Intl | SWF | 97 km north | ~90 min (bus/coach) | ✈️ Low-cost / overflow |
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New York Food Culture & Iconic Dishes
New York IconNY-Style PizzaLarge, thin, foldable slices — best eaten standing at a counter on a busy street
Breakfast StapleNew York BagelBoiled, then baked — with lox, cream cheese, and capers on a Sunday morning
Street Food ClassicNYC Hot DogGrilled frankfurter from a street cart, with yellow mustard and sauerkraut
Steakhouse TraditionNY Strip SteakDry-aged, bone-in cut — New York's legendary steakhouses set the world standard
Classic DessertNew York CheesecakeDense, creamy, graham-cracker crust — Junior's on Flatbush Avenue is the benchmark
Signature CocktailManhattanRye whiskey, sweet vermouth & Angostura bitters — named after the borough, circa 1880s
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Practical Travel Information for Visitors to New York
| 🛂 Entry requirements (EU / UK / Australia) | ESTA required. Most European, UK, and Australian citizens can enter the US under the Visa Waiver Program with a valid ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization). Apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov at least 72 hours before departure. Allows stays up to 90 days. |
| 🛂 Entry requirements (other countries) | Citizens of countries not in the Visa Waiver Program must apply for a B-1/B-2 tourist visa at a US embassy or consulate before travelling. |
| 🔌 Electricity | 120V / 60Hz |
| 🔌 Plug type | Type A & B (2 or 3 flat pins) — adapters needed for most European and UK devices |
| 🚨 Emergency numbers | 911 (all emergencies) / 311 (non-emergency city services) |
| 🚰 Tap water | Safe to drink ✅ (NYC water is sourced from Catskill & Delaware reservoirs and considered excellent) |
| 🚇 Public transport | 24/7 Subway (26 lines), MTA buses, Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North, PATH train to New Jersey, ferries |
| 💰 Currency | US Dollar ($) — cards accepted virtually everywhere; some small businesses cash-only |
| 🗣️ Language | English (de facto) — over 800 languages spoken; NYC is the world's most linguistically diverse city |
| 🌡️ Average temperatures | Winter: −1 to 4°C · Summer: 25–30°C · Humid summers, cold snowy winters |
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Frequently Asked Questions – New York Time Zone & EST/EDT
New York City uses EST (Eastern Standard Time, UTC−5) in winter and EDT (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC−4) in summer. Clocks spring forward on the second Sunday in March and fall back on the first Sunday in November.
Yes. New York and all of the US Eastern time zone observe Daylight Saving Time. Clocks move forward 1 hour on the second Sunday in March at 2:00 AM (skipping to 3:00 AM), and fall back 1 hour on the first Sunday in November at 2:00 AM (reverting to 1:00 AM). This is set by the US Uniform Time Act of 1966.
For most of the year, London is 5 hours ahead of New York. However, the US changes its clocks roughly 3 weeks before the UK in spring, so there are brief windows each year when the gap is only 4 hours (after the US springs forward but before the UK does) or 6 hours (after the UK falls back but before the US does). The live comparison table above always shows the exact current difference.
New York is almost always 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Both cities observe Daylight Saving Time on the same dates, but there is a brief ~3-hour window on the morning of the spring change (second Sunday in March) when New York has already moved to EDT while Los Angeles is still on PST — making the gap temporarily 4 hours. Once LA also springs forward, the 3-hour difference is restored for the rest of the year. When New York is at 9:00 AM, Los Angeles is at 6:00 AM.
The time difference between New York and Sydney varies significantly because Australia observes DST in the opposite hemisphere season to the US. In NY's winter (EST, UTC−5), Sydney (AEDT, UTC+11) is typically 16 hours ahead. In NY's summer (EDT, UTC−4), Sydney (AEST, UTC+10) narrows to around 14 hours ahead. The live table always shows the exact current figure.
EST (Eastern Standard Time) is UTC−5 and is used from early November to mid-March — the winter period. EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) is UTC−4 and is used from mid-March to early November — the summer period when clocks are moved one hour forward. The IANA timezone identifier for New York is
America/New_York.
New York is served by three major airports. LaGuardia (LGA) is the closest to Manhattan at ~13 km, primarily serving domestic routes and nearby Canada. JFK (John F. Kennedy) at ~19 km is the main international hub. Newark Liberty (EWR) in New Jersey at ~24 km is another major international gateway, often faster to reach from Midtown via the AirTrain and NJ Transit.
Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) offer the most pleasant temperatures (14–22°C), smaller crowds, and competitive hotel prices. Summer (June–August) is hot and humid (25–32°C) with the most events and outdoor festivals, but prices peak. Winter (December–February) brings snow, festive atmosphere and the famous Times Square New Year's Eve ball drop — the coldest months average −1 to 4°C.
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