Current Time in New York City, United States
Exact time synced with atomic clocks (IANA + NTP)
Country
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City Details
New York City
Lat: 40.7128° N
Long: 74.006° W
Population: 8,419,000
Time Zone
America/New_York
EDT
Public Holidays
Memorial Day
May 25in 5dJuneteenth National Independence Day
Jun 19in 30dIndependence Day
Jul 3in 44d
Time Difference
Business Hours
Daylight Cycle
Data via sunrisesunset.io
Current Weather
Data via Open-Meteo · Updates every 30 min
Overview
New York City is the most populous city in the United States, with 8.5 million residents across five boroughs as of 2024. It is the country's financial capital and is home to the UN headquarters, the busiest container port in the Americas, and over 800 spoken languages.
Administrative Region
New York State / Mid-Atlantic
US-NY
Local Currency
$
Technical Assets
- Web Domain.nyc
- ISO CodeUS-NY
Secure Identifier Profile
Culture & Daily Life
📜 History & Origins
The Lenape people inhabited the region long before European contact. Dutch settlers established New Amsterdam in 1624 on the southern tip of Manhattan. The British took control in 1664 and renamed it New York after the Duke of York. In 1789 it briefly served as the first capital of the United States, with George Washington inaugurated here.
🗣️ Languages
👥 Demographics
✨ Leisure Highlights
- /Central Park — 843 acres in the middle of Manhattan
- /The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- /Brooklyn Bridge walk
- /High Line elevated park
- /Times Square and Broadway theatre district
🎒 Visitor Tip
The subway runs 24/7 — get an OMNY contactless card or tap your bank card directly. Manhattan is very walkable between neighbourhoods, so don't default to taxis. Book the 9/11 Memorial Museum, the MET and any popular Broadway shows weeks in advance, particularly in summer.
Geography & Climate
Land & Terrain
Surface area and physical characteristics
Five boroughs across islands and mainland connected by 2,027 bridges and tunnels. Manhattan is a long, narrow schist island. The highest natural point in the city is Todt Hill, Staten Island, at 124.9m. Much of the waterfront was expanded through historic land reclamation.
Climate Stats
Humid subtropical / continental (Köppen Cfa/Dfa boundary)
Avg Summer
22°C
Avg Winter
1°C
Annual Rainfall
1137 mm
Best Months (Sunshine)
Travel & Connectivity
✈️ Nearby AirportsIATA / DISTANCE
🚄 Rail ConnectionsCITY / DISTANCE
Regional Satellites
Other times compared to New York City
Frequently Asked Questions about time in New York City
What timezone is New York City in?↓
New York City is in the America/New_York time zone (America/New_York), currently UTCEDT.
Does United States observe daylight saving time?↓
No. United States does not observe daylight saving time. New York City stays on EST/EDT (UTCEDT) year-round, so the clocks never change.
What is EST/EDT?↓
EST/EDT stands for America/New_York. It is UTCEDT and is the standard time used in United States.
What is the time difference between New York City and New York?↓
New York City is 5 hours ahead of New York (EST). When New York switches to EDT in summer, the difference decreases by 1 hour.
How accurate is the time shown for New York City?↓
The time displayed for New York City is synced with atomic clock sources via NTP (Network Time Protocol) and uses IANA timezone data to ensure accuracy to the second. It automatically reflects any daylight saving time changes.
What does UTCEDT mean for New York City?↓
UTCEDT means New York City is aligned with Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), the global standard for timekeeping.
What are the business hours in New York City?↓
Standard business hours in New York City are typically Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST/EDT (UTCEDT). Many businesses also operate Saturday mornings. Public holidays follow the United States national calendar.
Is there much time difference between New York City and London?↓
New York City is within a few hours of London, so scheduling calls is usually straightforward. Always confirm the current local time in both cities, especially around daylight saving time changes.