Calling family, scheduling a business meeting or planning a trip? Here is what you need to know about the current time in New York, its time zone and the time difference with Israel.
New York’s time zone
New York is in the Eastern Time Zone (ET). In winter it uses Eastern Standard Time (EST) (UTC-5), and in summer it switches to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (UTC-4).
Time difference between New York and Israel
For most of the year, Israel is 7 hours ahead of New York. When it is 12:00 noon in Tel Aviv, it is 05:00 in the morning in New York.
There is one catch: the United States and Israel change their clocks on different dates. The US moves to daylight saving time on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, while Israel changes on the Friday before the last Sunday in March and on the last Sunday in October. During those few weeks in spring and autumn, the difference is 6 hours instead of 7.
Best times to call New York from Israel
- Late afternoon and evening in Israel (around 16:00 to 23:00) is morning to afternoon in New York – the best window for business calls.
- Morning in Israel is the middle of the night in New York, so avoid calling then.
- Remember that the US working week runs Monday to Friday, so Friday afternoon in Israel is still Friday morning there, and Sunday is a day off.
Flying to New York: jet lag tips
Direct flights between Tel Aviv and New York take around 11 to 12 hours westbound and around 10 hours on the way back. Flying west is usually easier on the body than flying east. Try to stay awake until a normal local bedtime on the day you arrive, get outside in daylight, and drink plenty of water during the flight.
Planning a trip to New York?
See our guide to New York hotels and highlights and compare the airlines on the route, including El Al, Delta and American Airlines.
More time zones
Planning calls or a trip across the US? See the time in Washington, Miami, Las Vegas, and check our ESTA application guide before you fly.
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