Daylight Saving in New York
Is EDT active? See EST vs EDT offsets, exact change dates, live countdown, and NYC-tuned adjustment tips.
Select New York as Your Location
Use our search to pick “New York” and load its EST/EDT DST details.
View Current DST Status
See right away if Eastern Daylight Time is active and what local clock time it is.
Check Exact Start & End
Review when clocks spring forward or fall back in New York, with exact local timestamps.
Countdown to Next Change & Tips
Track the time until the next shift and get tips for Wall Street hours and Broadway routines.
Advanced Features
- Minute-Precise Transitions Experience second-level accuracy on DST start/end times in New York.
- NYC-Tuned Adjustment Tips From morning latte delays to rescheduled Broadway shows, adapt to DST like a local.
Adjustment Tips
Delay Your Morning Latte
Push back your first coffee to 9 AM EDT to help shift your internal clock forward.
Walk the Brooklyn Bridge
Take a sunrise stroll on the Brooklyn Bridge to anchor your wake-time to the morning light.
Reschedule Showtime
Plan Broadway or concert tickets 30 minutes later on change day to avoid timing confusion.
Sync Wall Street Clock
Adjust your trading-day schedule by 15 minutes each day leading up to change.
FAQs
Why does DST start at 2 AM?
U.S. DST shifts occur at 2 AM local time to minimize disruption—most people are asleep and financial markets are closed.
Will my smartphone update automatically?
Most devices adjust automatically; analog clocks and watches must be reset manually at 2 AM.
What if I’m flying overnight?
If you’re in the air during the switch, set your watch to EDT/GMT on arrival and follow our tips.
How It Works
- Detects New York’s current time and whether EDT is active.
- Retrieves minute-precise DST transitions from tzdb.
- Calculates live countdown to the next spring/fall shift.
- Delivers New York–tuned tips for coffee, walks, shows, and finance.
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