New York to Lake Forest time converter
Lake Forest is 3 hours behind New York. When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 6:00 AM in Lake Forest.
New York EDT
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Lake Forest PDT
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
12:07 PM in New York, Tuesday, October 20, 2026
New York to Lake Forest conversion table
Every hour of today in New York and the matching time in Lake Forest. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| New York | Lake Forest |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 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 Lake Forest).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because New York and Lake Forest switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 20, 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 20, 2027: -3h
Distance
New York and Lake Forest are 3,908 km (2,428 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between New York and Lake Forest?
Lake Forest is 3 hours behind New York.
What time is it in Lake Forest when it is 9 AM in New York?
When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 6:00 AM in Lake Forest.
When is the best time to call Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest).
Does the time difference between New York and Lake Forest change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.