Time zone in New York: Eastern Time (ET)
Right now the local time in New York is UTC−5 (EST). New York observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks change to UTC−4 on March 8 and to UTC−5 on November 1.
Time difference between New York and other places
The table shows how many hours each place is ahead of or behind New York right now, and what time it is there when it is 9:00 AM in New York. Differences can change by one hour when daylight saving time starts or ends.
| Place | Difference | When it's 9:00 AM in New York |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 1 hour behind | 8:00 AM |
| Denver | 2 hours behind | 7:00 AM |
| Phoenix | 2 hours behind | 7:00 AM |
| Los Angeles | 3 hours behind | 6:00 AM |
| Anchorage | 4 hours behind | 5:00 AM |
| Honolulu | 5 hours behind | 4:00 AM |
| Vietnam | 12 hours ahead | 9:00 PM |
| The Philippines | 13 hours ahead | 10:00 PM |
| China | 13 hours ahead | 10:00 PM |
| Mexico | 1 hour behind | 8:00 AM |
| Spain | 6 hours ahead | 3:00 PM |
| South Korea | 14 hours ahead | 11:00 PM |
| Brazil | 2 hours ahead | 11:00 AM |
U.S. stock market hours in New York (local time)
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq are open from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday to Friday, except market holidays. In New York that is from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM. See the opening hours of other world markets on our World clock.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is New York in?
New York uses Eastern Time (ET), which is UTC−5 (EST) right now. New York observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks change to UTC−4 on March 8 and to UTC−5 on November 1.
Does New York have daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, clocks change to UTC−4 on March 8 and to UTC−5 on November 1.
What is the time difference between New York and Los Angeles?
New York is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles right now.