Time difference between New York and Zurich
Zurich is 6 hours ahead of New York
Right now
New York
12:38
EDT ·
UTC-4
Zurich
18:38
CEST ·
UTC+2
Best time for a call between New York and Zurich
Hours highlighted in green work for everyone on the list.
- 09:00 New York 15:00 Zurich
- 10:00 New York 16:00 Zurich
- 08:00 New York 14:00 Zurich
Hour by hour: New York to Zurich
Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.
| New York (reference) | Zurich | |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 06:00 | |
| 01:00 | 07:00 | |
| 02:00 | 08:00 | |
| 03:00 | 09:00 | |
| 04:00 | 10:00 | |
| 05:00 | 11:00 | |
| 06:00 | 12:00 | |
| 07:00 | 13:00 | |
| ★ | 08:00 | 14:00 |
| ★ | 09:00 | 15:00 |
| ★ | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| 11:00 | 17:00 | |
| 12:00 | 18:00 | |
| 13:00 | 19:00 | |
| 14:00 | 20:00 | |
| 15:00 | 21:00 | |
| 16:00 | 22:00 | |
| 17:00 | 23:00 | |
| 18:00 | 00:00 (next day) | |
| 19:00 | 01:00 (next day) | |
| 20:00 | 02:00 (next day) | |
| 21:00 | 03:00 (next day) | |
| 22:00 | 04:00 (next day) | |
| 23:00 | 05:00 (next day) |
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 New York and Zurich?
Zurich is 6 hours ahead of New York
What is the best time to call between New York and Zurich?
The most convenient slot is 09:00 New York / 15:00 Zurich. That keeps the call inside working hours in both cities.
Does the difference between New York and Zurich 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.