New York to Puerto Rico time converter

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

New York EDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Puerto Rico COT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

New York
United States
Wed, Oct 21
EDTUTC-4
Puerto Rico
Colombia
Wed, Oct 21
COTUTC-5-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

New York to Puerto Rico conversion table

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

New YorkPuerto Rico
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 Puerto Rico).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -1h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: ±0
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -1h

Distance

New York and Puerto Rico are 4,316 km (2,682 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between New York and Puerto Rico?

Puerto Rico is 1 hour behind New York.

What time is it in Puerto Rico when it is 9 AM in New York?

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

When is the best time to call Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico).

Does the time difference between New York and Puerto Rico change?

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