New York to Zurich Time Difference
🇺🇸 New York is currently 5 hours ahead of 🇨🇭 Zurich. This difference varies between 5h and 6h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+5h
Business overlap
4h
Distance
6,324 km
Approx. flight
7.4h
Hour-by-Hour: New York to Zurich
| 🇺🇸 New York | 🇨🇭 Zurich | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Both New York and Zurich observe Daylight Saving Time, but they may switch on different dates. The time difference varies between 5 hours ahead and 6 hours ahead throughout the year. Currently, New York is 5 hours ahead relative to Zurich.
Min difference
5h
Max difference
6h
Best Meeting Times
There are 4 overlapping business hours between New York and Zurich (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇺🇸 New York
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🇨🇭 Zurich
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between New York and Zurich?
The time difference between New York and Zurich is currently 5 hours ahead. New York uses EDT (UTC-4), while Zurich uses GMT+1 (UTC+1). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 5 hours ahead to 6 hours ahead.
When it's noon in New York, what time is it in Zurich?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in New York, it is 5:00 PM in Zurich. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between New York and Zurich change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because New York observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 5 hours ahead and 6 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between New York and Zurich?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM in New York (which is 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Zurich). This 4-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is New York ahead or behind Zurich?
New York is currently 5 hours behind Zurich.
What time zone is New York in?
New York is in the America/New York time zone, currently using EDT (UTC-4). New York observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in New York in Zurich?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in New York, it is 5:00 AM in Zurich.