Current local time in New York, United States
New York is 12 hours behind Beijing (UTC−4; currently on daylight saving time)
October 31, 2026
Time zone: America/New_York · currently UTC−4 (EDT)
Time difference
| Los Angeles | New York is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles |
| London | New York is 4 hours behind London |
| Beijing | New York is 12 hours behind Beijing |
| Tokyo | New York is 13 hours behind Tokyo |
Daylight saving time
New York observes daylight saving time. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on March 8, 2:00 (local time), when clocks go forward 1 hour, and ends on November 1, 2:00, when clocks go back 1 hour.
Standard time is UTC−5; daylight time is UTC−4.
FAQ
How many hours is the time difference between New York and Beijing?
New York is 12 hours behind Beijing (UTC−4; currently on daylight saving time). At 12:00 noon in Beijing, it is 12:00 AM in New York.
Time difference with
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