New York to Sterling time converter

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

New York EDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Sterling CDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

United States
Wed, Oct 21
EDTUTC-4
Illinois, United States
Wed, Oct 21
CDTUTC-5-1h
Finding your time zone…

6:45 AM in New York, Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

New York to Sterling conversion table

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

New YorkSterling
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 Sterling).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 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 21, 2027: -1h

Distance

New York and Sterling are 1,315 km (817 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between New York and Sterling?

Sterling is 1 hour behind New York.

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

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

When is the best time to call Sterling 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 Sterling).

Does the time difference between New York and Sterling change?

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