Zurich to New York time converter

New York is 6 hours behind Zurich. When it is 9:00 AM in Zurich, it is 3:00 AM in New York.

Zurich CEST

Friday, October 16, 2026

New York EDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Switzerland
Fri, Oct 16
CESTUTC+2
United States
Fri, Oct 16
EDTUTC-4-6h
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9:18 PM in Zurich, Friday, October 16, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Zurich to New York conversion table

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

ZurichNew York
12:00 AM6:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM7:00 PM−1 day
2:00 AM8:00 PM−1 day
3:00 AM9:00 PM−1 day
4:00 AM10:00 PM−1 day
5:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
6:00 AM12:00 AM
7:00 AM1:00 AM
8:00 AM2:00 AM
9:00 AM3:00 AM
10:00 AM4:00 AM
11:00 AM5:00 AM
12:00 PM6:00 AM
1:00 PM7:00 AM
2:00 PM8:00 AM
3:00 PM9:00 AM
4:00 PM10:00 AM
5:00 PM11:00 AM
6:00 PM12:00 PM
7:00 PM1:00 PM
8:00 PM2:00 PM
9:00 PM3:00 PM
10:00 PM4:00 PM
11:00 PM5:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Zurich (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in New York).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -6h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -5h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -6h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 28, 2027: -5h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: -6h

Distance

Zurich and New York are 6,325 km (3,930 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Zurich and New York?

New York is 6 hours behind Zurich.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Zurich, it is 3:00 AM in New York.

When is the best time to call New York from Zurich?

Both sides are at work from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Zurich (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in New York).

Does the time difference between Zurich 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.