New York to Alton time converter

Alton is 1 hour behind New York. When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 8:00 AM in Alton.

New York EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Alton CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

New York
United States
Tue, Oct 20
EDTUTC-4
Alton
Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

New York to Alton conversion table

Every hour of today in New York and the matching time in Alton. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

New YorkAlton
12:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM12:00 AM
2:00 AM1:00 AM
3:00 AM2:00 AM
4:00 AM3:00 AM
5:00 AM4:00 AM
6:00 AM5:00 AM
7:00 AM6:00 AM
8:00 AM7:00 AM
9:00 AM8:00 AM
10:00 AM9:00 AM
11:00 AM10:00 AM
12:00 PM11:00 AM
1:00 PM12:00 PM
2:00 PM1:00 PM
3:00 PM2:00 PM
4:00 PM3:00 PM
5:00 PM4:00 PM
6:00 PM5:00 PM
7:00 PM6:00 PM
8:00 PM7:00 PM
9:00 PM8:00 PM
10:00 PM9:00 PM
11:00 PM10:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in New York (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Alton).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because New York and Alton switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -1h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: ±0
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -1h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027: -2h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -1h

Distance

New York and Alton are 1,395 km (867 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between New York and Alton?

Alton is 1 hour behind New York.

What time is it in Alton when it is 9 AM in New York?

When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 8:00 AM in Alton.

When is the best time to call Alton from New York?

Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in New York (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Alton).

Does the time difference between New York and Alton change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.