New York to Edinburgh time converter
Edinburgh is 5 hours ahead of New York. When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 2:00 PM in Edinburgh.
11:49 AM in New York, Monday, October 19, 2026
New York to Edinburgh conversion table
Every hour of today in New York and the matching time in Edinburgh. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| New York | Edinburgh |
|---|---|
| 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+1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM+1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 AM+1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 AM+1 day |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in New York (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Edinburgh).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because New York and Edinburgh switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 19, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026: +5h
- Oct 24, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +4h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +5h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 27, 2027: +4h
- Mar 27, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: +5h
Distance
New York and Edinburgh are 5,244 km (3,258 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between New York and Edinburgh?
Edinburgh is 5 hours ahead of New York.
What time is it in Edinburgh when it is 9 AM in New York?
When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 2:00 PM in Edinburgh.
When is the best time to call Edinburgh from New York?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in New York (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Edinburgh).
Does the time difference between New York and Edinburgh change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.