Current time in New York State
Eastern Time UTC−5 · one zone statewide
New York State's time zone
Every part of New York State is on Eastern Time — EST (UTC−5) in winter and EDT (UTC−4) in summer. Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and New York City all read the identical clock; there is no zone split anywhere from Montauk to the Niagara River.
The state spans a wide slice of the zone, so the sun tracks noticeably later in the west: Buffalo's late-June sunsets come around 25 minutes after New York City's, close to 9:00 PM. Looking for the city rather than the state? The New York City page has its own live clock, sunrise and sunset times, and time differences.
| Standard time | EST, UTC−5 |
|---|---|
| Daylight time | EDT, UTC−4 |
| IANA zone | America/New_York |
| vs Chicago | −1 h |
| vs Denver | −2 h |
| vs Los Angeles | −3 h |
Time in New York cities
Four New York cities have dedicated pages with live clocks and daily sunrise and sunset data.
Frequently asked questions
Is all of New York State in one time zone?
Yes. Eastern Time covers the entire state — Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and New York City all read the identical clock, with no zone split from Montauk to the Niagara River.
How far ahead of Los Angeles is New York State?
Three hours in every season. When Buffalo and Albany read 9:00 AM, Los Angeles reads 6:00 AM. Hour-by-hour chart: EST to PST.
Does New York State observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The whole state springs forward at 2:00 AM on the second Sunday of March and falls back on the first Sunday of November — March 8 and November 1 in 2026. See the DST page.