Puerto Rico to New York time converter

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

Puerto Rico ART

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

New York EDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Argentina
Wed, Oct 21
ARTUTC-3
United States
Wed, Oct 21
EDTUTC-4-1h
Finding your time zone…

5:57 PM in Puerto Rico, Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Puerto Rico to New York conversion table

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

Puerto RicoNew York
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 Puerto Rico (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in New York).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

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

Distance

Puerto Rico and New York are 7,760 km (4,822 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

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

New York is 1 hour behind Puerto Rico.

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

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

When is the best time to call New York from Puerto Rico?

Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Puerto Rico (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in New York).

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

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