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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about New York's time zone, daylight saving rules, and scheduling across it. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].

When is the best overlap for calls between New York and London?

The sweet spot is 8:00–11:00 AM local time, which lines up neatly with London’s mid-to-late afternoon before their workday ends.

Are New York and Chicago in the same timezone?

No, Chicago sits one hour behind New York, so a 9:00 AM meeting in New York means 8:00 AM for Midwest teams.

How does daylight saving affect scheduling with Arizona?

Most of Arizona doesn’t observe daylight saving, so from March to November New York is three hours ahead instead of the usual two-hour difference.

When is the best overlap for calls between New York and Tokyo?

Scheduling calls with Tokyo can be tricky; the best overlap is usually New York’s evening, around 7:00–9:00 PM, which is morning in Tokyo the next day.

Do New York business hours shift in summer?

While the clock changes, the traditional 9-to-5 office culture stays steady; summer just means an extra morning hour for early-bird calls to Europe.

Does New York share a timezone with Miami and Toronto?

Yes, Miami, Toronto, and New York all sync their clocks together, making cross-border collaboration on the East Coast frictionless.

When is the best overlap for calls between New York and California?

Aim for 10:00 AM–12:30 PM to capture late-morning East Coast energy alongside the West Coast’s just-started workday.

When daylight saving ends, do scheduled calls with the UK change?

Yes, remember to double-check your calendar: in the fall New York falls back one hour, shifting the prime London overlap to later in your morning.