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