CAT to New York
-6hCAT
CATSOURCENew York
EDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
CAT and EDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the CAT (Central Africa Time) and EDT (Eastern Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
CAT – Central Africa Time
UTC+02:00Central Africa Time (CAT, UTC+02:00) covers Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi and neighbouring countries.
- •Central Africa Time is fixed at UTC+02:00 with no daylight saving.
- •CAT matches South Africa Standard Time (SAST) all year.
- •It is the same offset as Central European Time in winter.
- •Harare is level with Johannesburg and one hour ahead of Lagos.
EST – Eastern Standard Time
UTC-05:00Eastern Standard Time (EST) is the time zone for the eastern United States and Canada, 5 hours behind UTC.
- •EST is the most widely used time zone in the United States by population.
- •The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ operate on Eastern Time, opening at 9:30 AM EST.
- •23 US states are fully or partially in the Eastern Time Zone.
- •EST was established by the Standard Time Act of 1918.
- •Over 47% of the US population lives in the Eastern Time Zone.
About New York
WikipediaNew York City, the financial capital of the world, operates on Eastern Time (EST/EDT). Home to Wall Street and the NYSE, NYC is crucial for global business coordination.
New York City has more than 800 languages spoken, making it the most linguistically diverse city in the world.
CAT vs New York: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
CAT runs on Central Africa Time (CAT) at UTC+02:00. New York runs on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at UTC-04:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts CAT 6 hours behind New York — a difference of -6h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in CAT it is 3:00 AM in New York. Midnight in CAT is 6:00 PM in New York.New York observes daylight saving time while CAT does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
CAT to New York time conversion table
| CAT (CAT) | New York (EDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert CAT to New York time
- Scheduling a call from CAT to New York: a 10:00 AM start in CAT lands at 4:00 AM in New York, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both CAT and New York are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM CAT time (9:00 AM–11:00 AM EDT). That is roughly 2 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in CAT is 2:00 PM in New York makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM CAT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -6h gap is not.
- Block 3:00 PM–5:00 PM CAT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from CAT and need New York colleagues present.
- New York: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
About CAT (Central Africa Time)
Central Africa Time (CAT) is fixed at UTC+02:00 all year across a broad belt of southern and central Africa, including Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi and the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. None of these countries observes daylight saving time, so CAT never shifts. It is the same offset as South Africa Standard Time (SAST) and the winter version of Central European Time, which makes CAT a convenient bridge between African, European and Middle Eastern schedules — Harare is level with Johannesburg all year and one hour ahead of Lagos.
About EST (Eastern Standard Time)
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is observed during the winter months in the eastern part of North America. It covers 23 US states and parts of Canada including Ontario and Quebec. EST is the most populous time zone in the United States, home to major financial centers like New York City and global organizations headquartered in Washington D.C. During daylight saving time (March–November), clocks shift to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-04:00). The time zone also covers parts of the Caribbean and Central America including Panama, Jamaica, and the Cayman Islands.
Best time to call between CAT and New York
Both CAT and New York sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 3:00 PM–5:00 PM CAT, which is 9:00 AM–11:00 AM EDT. That gives roughly 2 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
CAT and New York overlap for about 2 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
CAT is 6 hours behind New York (CAT UTC+02:00 → EDT UTC-04:00). The shared working window is 3:00 PM–5:00 PM CAT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
CAT
Does not observe DST
New York
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-05:00 · DST: UTC-04:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between CAT and New York?
CAT (CAT, UTC+02:00) is 6 hours behind New York (EDT, UTC-04:00). The gap is currently -6h.
How do I convert CAT time to New York time?
Add -6h to CAT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in CAT is 3:00 AM in New York.
What time is it in New York right now?
New York uses EDT at UTC-04:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -6h offset from CAT.
What is the best time to call New York from CAT?
Call between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM CAT — that maps to 9:00 AM–11:00 AM EDT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, CAT or New York?
CAT is 6 hours behind New York. When it is 12:00 PM in CAT it is 6:00 AM in New York.
Do CAT and New York use different time zones?
CAT uses CAT at UTC+02:00, while New York (USA) uses EDT at UTC-04:00. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Harare and America/New_York.
Does daylight saving time affect the CAT–New York difference?
Yes at the moment: New York is on daylight saving time and CAT is not, so the -6h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share CAT's time zone?
CAT also covers Harare, Lusaka, Maputo, Lilongwe, Kigali.
Which countries use CAT, CAT's zone?
CAT is used in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi, DR Congo (east).
Is there a day difference between CAT and New York?
Not normally. The -6h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between CAT and New York?
New York is -6h from CAT.
What timezone is CAT in?
CAT operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is New York in?
New York City, the financial capital of the world, operates on Eastern Time (EST/EDT). Home to Wall Street and the NYSE, NYC is crucial for global business coordination.
What are the business hours in New York?
Standard business hours in New York are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST.
Which countries use CAT (Central Africa Time)?
CAT is used in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi, and 1 more countries.
Does CAT observe daylight saving time?
No, CAT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+02:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about CAT?
Central Africa Time is fixed at UTC+02:00 with no daylight saving. CAT matches South Africa Standard Time (SAST) all year.
Which cities are in the EST timezone?
Major cities in the EST timezone include New York City, Washington D.C., Miami, Toronto, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, Montreal.
What is the UTC offset for EST?
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is at UTC-05:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to EDT.
What should I know about the EST timezone?
EST is the most widely used time zone in the United States by population. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ operate on Eastern Time, opening at 9:30 AM EST.
When is it midnight in CAT, what time is it in New York?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in CAT (CAT), it is -6h later in New York (EST).
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