Major City Time Differences (from New York EST)
| City | Time Zone | vs New York (EST) |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | PST/PDT | -3 hours |
| Chicago | CST/CDT | -1 hour |
| London | GMT/BST | +5 hours (winter) / +4 (summer) |
| Paris/Berlin | CET/CEST | +6 hours (winter) / +5 (summer) |
| Dubai | GST (UTC+4) | +9 hours |
| Mumbai | IST (UTC+5:30) | +10.5 hours |
| Tokyo | JST (UTC+9) | +14 hours |
| Sydney | AEST (UTC+10/11) | +15–16 hours |
Best Overlap Hours for Remote Meetings
- US East + US West: 12pm–5pm EST (9am–2pm PST)
- US East + London: 9am–12pm EST (2pm–5pm GMT)
- US East + India: 8am–10am EST (6:30pm–8:30pm IST)
- US West + Tokyo: Very limited overlap — try 7am–9am PST (11pm–1am JST)
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate the time difference between two cities?
Find each city's UTC offset, then subtract. New York is UTC-5 (EST), London is UTC+0 (GMT), so the difference is 5 hours. Our calculator does this instantly for any city pair.
What is the difference between EST and EDT?
EST (Eastern Standard Time) is UTC-5 and applies November–March. EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) is UTC-4 and applies March–November. During daylight saving, New York clocks are 1 hour ahead of EST.
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