New York Time Difference
How NYC compares to major cities worldwide
⚡ Quick Answer
New York is on Eastern Time (ET): UTC-5 in winter (EST) and UTC-4 in summer (EDT). It's 5 hours behind London, 6 behind Paris, and 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
"Is New York 5 or 6 hours behind London?" — it depends on the time of year. This page breaks down exactly how NYC time compares to cities around the world, including the confusing parts about Daylight Saving Time.
🌍 NYC Time Difference Table
| City | Difference | When it's 12 PM in NYC |
|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 London | +5 hours | 5:00 PM |
| 🇫🇷 Paris | +6 hours | 6:00 PM |
| 🇩🇪 Berlin | +6 hours | 6:00 PM |
| 🇦🇪 Dubai | +9 hours | 9:00 PM |
| 🇮🇳 Mumbai | +10.5 hours | 10:30 PM |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | +13 hours | 1:00 AM +1 |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | +13 hours | 1:00 AM +1 |
| 🇯🇵 Tokyo | +14 hours | 2:00 AM +1 |
| 🇦🇺 Sydney | +16 hours | 4:00 AM +1 |
| 🇺🇸 Los Angeles | -3 hours | 9:00 AM |
| 🇺🇸 Chicago | -1 hour | 11:00 AM |
| 🇺🇸 Denver | -2 hours | 10:00 AM |
| 🇧🇷 São Paulo | +2 hours | 2:00 PM |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico City | -1 hour | 11:00 AM |
| 🇨🇦 Toronto | 0 hours | 12:00 PM |
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🕐 Daylight Saving Time Explained
New York observes Daylight Saving Time, which can temporarily change time differences:
🌷 Spring Forward
Second Sunday in March — clocks move 1 hour ahead at 2 AM. NYC switches from EST (UTC-5) to EDT (UTC-4).
🍂 Fall Back
First Sunday in November — clocks move 1 hour back at 2 AM. NYC returns to EST (UTC-5).
Watch out: If the other city has different DST dates (like EU, which changes 2 weeks later), the time difference temporarily shifts by 1 hour during those gap weeks.
❓ Common Confusions
Is NYC EST or EDT?
Both! EST (Eastern Standard Time) from November to March, EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) from March to November. If you want to be safe, just say "Eastern Time" or "ET."
Is London always 5 hours ahead of NYC?
Usually, but not always. For ~2 weeks in March and November, when the US and UK switch DST on different dates, the difference is 4 or 6 hours instead of 5.
Is New York ahead or behind Tokyo?
NYC is 14 hours behind Tokyo (13 hours during DST). So when it's noon on Tuesday in NYC, it's 2 AM on Wednesday in Tokyo.
FAQ
How many hours is New York from London?
London is 5 hours ahead of New York for most of the year. When it's 9 AM in NYC, it's 2 PM in London.
What's the time difference between NYC and California?
New York is 3 hours ahead of California (Pacific Time). When it's noon in NYC, it's 9 AM in LA.
Is India ahead or behind New York?
India is 10.5 hours ahead of New York (9.5 during DST). When it's noon in NYC, it's 10:30 PM in Mumbai.
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Last updated: December 2025. Time differences may shift during DST transitions.