New York to California time converter

California is 3 hours behind New York. When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 6:00 AM in California.

New York EDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

California PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

New York
United States
Wed, Oct 21
EDTUTC-4
California
United States
Tue, Oct 20
PDTUTC-7-3h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

New York to California conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in New York (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in California).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -3h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -2h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -3h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027: -4h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -3h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between New York and California?

California is 3 hours behind New York.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 6:00 AM in California.

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

Both sides are at work from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in New York (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in California).

Does the time difference between New York and California change?

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