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What timezone is New York City in?
New York City, United States uses the America/New_York IANA timezone. The current offset shown on this page is UTC-04:00, and daylight saving time is currently active.
Verified 2026-06-09Page source
EDT
Current Time in New York City
United States
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Timezone
EDT
UTC Offset
UTC-04:00
DST
Active
IANA Zone
America/New_York
Working With New York City
About New York City
New York City is the most populous city in the United States. Located at the southern tip of New York State, it is the center of the New York metropolitan area, the largest metropolitan area by population in the world.
Home to the Statue of Liberty and Times SquareFinancial capital of the worldOver 800 languages spoken in the city
Business & Travel Info
💼 Business Hours
Work Hours:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Lunch:12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Weekend:Saturday, Sunday
Fast-paced business environment. Direct communication style is common and expected.
📞 Dialing Code
Country:+1
City:212/718/917
Format:+1 212 XXX XXXX
💰 Currency
$
US Dollar
USD
🔌 Electricity
Voltage:120V
Frequency:60 Hz
Plug Type:A, B
📈 Stock Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
Trading Hours:9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
✈️ Airports
JFKJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
LGALaGuardia Airport
EWRNewark Liberty International Airport
💵 Tipping
Expected. 15-20% at restaurants, $1-2 per drink at bars, 15-20% for taxi drivers.
🗣️ Languages
English, Spanish
AEO Answers
New York City Time Answers
Direct answers for New York City's timezone, UTC offset, daylight saving status, and how the current local time is calculated.
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What is the UTC offset in New York City?
New York City is currently on EDT with a UTC offset of UTC-04:00. This can change if the location observes daylight saving time.
Verified 2026-06-09Page source