Days in New York City are currently getting shorter, about 18 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of New York City
New York City is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 40.7143° N, 74.0060° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,532 km (2,816 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,486 km (3,409 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,551 km (9,042 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,244 km (3,880 mi) west
New York City lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of New York City
The point on Earth exactly opposite New York City is near Perth - when it's noon in New York City, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in New York City
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in New York City
New York City is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because New York City is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in New York City
In New York City, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 5m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 15m, a difference of roughly 5h 50m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on New York City's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like New York City at 40.71° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of New York City
With a population of 8,804,190, New York City ranks as the 1st most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in New York City
LaGuardia Airport (LGA / KLGA) is a major international airport serving New York City directly.
Current local time at the airport is 08:50:10.
Daylight saving time changes in New York City
New York City uses the IANA time zone identifier America/New_York. The current local offset is UTC-4 / EDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-5 / EST to UTC-4 / EDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-4 / EDT to UTC-5 / EST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call New York City
Business hours in New York City (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- Los Angeles: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 6:30 PM - 2:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from New York City
Compare time in New York City with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in United States
Public Holidays Affecting New York City
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is New York City in?
New York City follows the America/New_York time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts New York City at UTC-4.
What time is it in New York City right now?
The current local time in New York City is 08:50:10 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does New York City observe daylight saving time?
Yes. New York City is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is New York City?
New York City is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to New York City?
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is the airport serving New York City. The current local time at the airport is 08:50:10.
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