Current Time in United States
United States (USA) uses America/New York (UTC-05:00) and observes daylight saving time. See the live time across United States below.
Time across United States
14 cities trackedUnited States spans 9 time zones. Use the live clocks on this page to see the current time in each major city.
| City | Local Time | Timezone |
|---|---|---|
| New York | --:-- | America/New York · -05:00JFK |
| Los Angeles | --:-- | America/Los Angeles · -08:00LAX |
| Chicago | --:-- | America/Chicago · -06:00ORD |
| Houston | --:-- | America/Chicago · -06:00IAH |
| Phoenix | --:-- | America/Phoenix · -07:00PHX |
| Dallas | --:-- | America/Chicago · -06:00DFW |
| San Francisco | --:-- | America/Los Angeles · -08:00SFO |
| Seattle | --:-- | America/Los Angeles · -08:00SEA |
| Denver | --:-- | America/Denver · -07:00DEN |
| Washington DC | --:-- | America/New York · -05:00DCA |
| Boston | --:-- | America/New York · -05:00BOS |
| Miami | --:-- | America/New York · -05:00MIA |
| Honolulu | --:-- | Pacific/Honolulu · -10:00HNL |
| Anchorage | --:-- | America/Anchorage · -09:00ANC |
Public Holidays in United States
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day Celebrates the beginning of the Gregorian calendar year | — | public |
| Jan 15 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day Honors the civil rights leader (third Monday in January) | — | public |
| Feb 19 | Presidents' Day Honors all U.S. presidents (third Monday in February) | — | public |
| May 27 | Memorial Day Honors military personnel who died in service (last Monday in May) | — | public |
| Jun 19 | Juneteenth Commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. | — | public |
| Jul 4 | Independence Day Celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence | — | public |
| Sep 2 | Labor Day Celebrates the labor movement (first Monday in September) | — | public |
| Oct 14 | Columbus Day Honors Christopher Columbus (second Monday in October) | — | public |
| Nov 11 | Veterans Day Honors military veterans | — | public |
| Nov 28 | Thanksgiving Day Day of giving thanks (fourth Thursday in November) | — | public |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ | — | public |
New York vs the World
Current time difference between New York, United States and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs New York |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 8:19 AM | UTC−4 | Same time |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 1:19 PM | UTC+1 | 5h behind |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 4:19 PM | UTC+4 | 8h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 5:49 PM | UTC+5:30 | 9h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 8:19 PM | UTC+8 | 12h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 9:19 PM | UTC+9 | 13h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 10:19 PM | UTC+10 | 14h behind |
Business Hours in New York (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in New York, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in New York | 5:00 PM in New York |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| London | 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| Dubai | 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| Mumbai | 6:30 PM | 2:30 AM |
| Singapore | 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| Tokyo | 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| Sydney | 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is United States in?
United States uses America/New York (UTC-05:00) and observes daylight saving time (DST) in the summer months.
What time is it in United States right now?
The current time in New York is shown live above, and every city below shows its own live time.
Does United States observe daylight saving time (DST)?
Yes — United States moves its clocks forward in spring and back in autumn (DST is observed on America/New York).
How many time zones does United States have?
United States has 9 time zones — America/New_York, America/Los_Angeles, America/Chicago, America/Phoenix, America/Denver, Pacific/Honolulu, America/Anchorage.
What is United States's UTC / GMT offset?
United States is in America/New York (UTC-05:00), and switches between UTC-05:00 in winter and UTC-04:00 in summer for daylight saving.
Is the time the same throughout United States?
No — United States spans 9 time zones, so different cities can show different local times.
What is USA time?
"USA" stands for United States (US). United States is in America/New York (UTC-05:00) and observes daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between United States and India?
United States (UTC-05:00) is 9 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30). Use the comparison table above to see the live difference.