Time difference between Frankfurt and New York
New York is 6 hours behind Frankfurt
Right now
Frankfurt
18:38
CEST ·
UTC+2
New York
12:38
EDT ·
UTC-4
Best time for a call between Frankfurt and New York
Hours highlighted in green work for everyone on the list.
- 15:00 Frankfurt 09:00 New York
- 16:00 Frankfurt 10:00 New York
- 14:00 Frankfurt 08:00 New York
Hour by hour: Frankfurt to New York
Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.
| Frankfurt (reference) | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 18:00 (previous day) | |
| 01:00 | 19:00 (previous day) | |
| 02:00 | 20:00 (previous day) | |
| 03:00 | 21:00 (previous day) | |
| 04:00 | 22:00 (previous day) | |
| 05:00 | 23:00 (previous day) | |
| 06:00 | 00:00 | |
| 07:00 | 01:00 | |
| 08:00 | 02:00 | |
| 09:00 | 03:00 | |
| 10:00 | 04:00 | |
| 11:00 | 05:00 | |
| 12:00 | 06:00 | |
| 13:00 | 07:00 | |
| ★ | 14:00 | 08:00 |
| ★ | 15:00 | 09:00 |
| ★ | 16:00 | 10:00 |
| 17:00 | 11:00 | |
| 18:00 | 12:00 | |
| 19:00 | 13:00 | |
| 20:00 | 14:00 | |
| 21:00 | 15:00 | |
| 22:00 | 16:00 | |
| 23:00 | 17:00 |
Table built for August 26, 2026. The live values above update in your browser.
Daylight saving time
Both cities change their clocks, but not always on the same date — the difference between them shifts for a few weeks each year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Frankfurt and New York?
New York is 6 hours behind Frankfurt
What is the best time to call between Frankfurt and New York?
The most convenient slot is 15:00 Frankfurt / 09:00 New York. That keeps the call inside working hours in both cities.
Does the difference between Frankfurt and New York change during the year?
Both cities change their clocks, but not always on the same date — the difference between them shifts for a few weeks each year.