AST to New York
+0hAST
ASTSOURCENew York
EDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AST and EDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the AST (Atlantic Standard Time) and EDT (Eastern Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
AST – Atlantic Standard Time
UTC-04:00Atlantic Standard Time (AST) is the time zone for the Canadian Atlantic provinces and the Caribbean, 4 hours behind UTC.
- •Puerto Rico uses AST year-round and does not observe DST.
- •AST is 1 hour ahead of EST.
- •Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia, is the largest city in AST Canada.
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.
Understanding the +0h Gap: AST vs New York
AST runs on Atlantic Standard Time (AST) at UTC-04:00. New York runs on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at UTC-04:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts AST no time difference New York — a difference of +0h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in AST it is 9:00 AM in New York. Midnight in AST is 12:00 AM in New York.New York observes daylight saving time while AST does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
AST to New York time conversion table
| AST (AST) | New York (EDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert AST to New York time
- Scheduling a call from AST to New York: a 10:00 AM start in AST lands at 10:00 AM in New York, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both AST and New York are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM AST time (9:00 AM–5:00 PM EDT). That is roughly 8 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in AST is 8:00 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 AST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +0h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–5:00 PM AST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from AST 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 AST (Atlantic Standard Time)
Atlantic Standard Time (AST) covers Canada's Atlantic provinces (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and most of Labrador), as well as several Caribbean nations. Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands use AST year-round without daylight saving time. The Canadian provinces switch to Atlantic Daylight Time (ADT) in summer.
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 AST and New York
Both AST and New York sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–5:00 PM AST, which is 9:00 AM–5:00 PM EDT. That gives roughly 8 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
AST and New York share 8 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–5:00 PM AST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
AST is no time difference New York (AST UTC-04:00 → EDT UTC-04:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–5:00 PM AST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
AST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-04:00 · DST: UTC-03:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
New York
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-05:00 · DST: UTC-04:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between AST and New York?
AST (AST, UTC-04:00) is no time difference New York (EDT, UTC-04:00). The gap is currently +0h.
How do I convert AST time to New York time?
Add +0h to AST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in AST is 9:00 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 +0h offset from AST.
What is the best time to call New York from AST?
Call between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM AST — that maps to 9:00 AM–5:00 PM EDT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, AST or New York?
AST and New York are currently on the same clock.
Do AST and New York use different time zones?
AST uses AST at UTC-04:00, while New York (USA) uses EDT at UTC-04:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Halifax and America/New_York.
Does daylight saving time affect the AST–New York difference?
Yes at the moment: New York is on daylight saving time and AST is not, so the +0h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share AST's time zone?
AST also covers Halifax, San Juan, Santo Domingo, Caracas, La Paz, Fredericton, Charlottetown.
Which countries use AST, AST's zone?
AST is used in Canada (Atlantic provinces), Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Bolivia, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago.
What is the time difference between AST and New York?
New York is +0h from AST.
What timezone is AST in?
AST 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 AST (Atlantic Standard Time)?
AST is used in Canada (Atlantic provinces), Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Bolivia, and 2 more countries.
Does AST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, AST switches to ADT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about AST?
Puerto Rico uses AST year-round and does not observe DST. AST is 1 hour ahead of EST.
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 AST, what time is it in New York?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in AST (AST), it is +0h later in New York (EST).
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