What Time Is It In New York City? Current Time & Zone

Your Central Terminal for New York City Time

Welcome to your personal departures board for the city that never sleeps. In a metropolis where millions of stories unfold on a 24-hour schedule, timing is everything. This tool is inspired by the relentless energy and iconic design of the NYC subway system, built to keep you on schedule whether you're navigating the five boroughs or connecting with the city from across the globe.

How to Read the Departures Board

• The **animated flip clock** is the heart of our terminal, mimicking the classic Solari boards of Grand Central. Each changing digit "ticks" over, giving a satisfying, tangible sense of time's constant motion.
• The info panels are your digital platforms: "Local Time" displays your current time for easy comparison, while the **"Global Track Lines"** panel shows departures to other major hubs.

On the Eastern Line: A Guide to EST & EDT

The entire New York City metropolitan area operates on the Eastern Time Zone (ET). The clocks "spring forward" in the spring and "fall back" in the autumn to observe Daylight Saving Time. This is a critical detail for international coordination.

• Eastern Standard Time (EST / UTC-5): Active during winter, putting NYC five hours behind London.
• Eastern Daylight Time (EDT / UTC-4): Active during summer, putting NYC only four hours behind London.

Our tool automatically accounts for this crucial shift, ensuring that the time and all comparisons are always accurate.

Your All-Access Pass to Perfect Timing

• The Traveler & Tourist: From catching the Staten Island Ferry for a view of Lady Liberty to securing your entry time at the Met or MoMA, every minute counts. Use this tool to plan your itinerary down to the second and make the most of every New York minute.
• The Business Professional: With Wall Street and Midtown as global financial hubs, punctuality is paramount. This tool provides an essential, reliable reference for scheduling international calls, coordinating with market openings, and ensuring every meeting starts on time.
• The Arts & Culture Enthusiast: Whether you're timing your arrival for a Broadway curtain, a gallery opening in Chelsea, or a live jazz set in Greenwich Village, this clock ensures you never miss the opening act.