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About New York City
New York City is located in United States, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is one of the most populous cities in the world with a population of around 8,804,190. It runs on America/New_York time, currently UTC-4:00 relative to UTC. New York City observes Daylight Saving Time, so this offset shifts by an hour twice a year.
- CountryUnited States
- Population8,804,190
- Latitude40.7143°
- Longitude-74.0060°
- Time zoneAmerica/New_York
- Current UTC offsetUTC-4:00
- Daylight Saving TimeObserved
Sunrise & Sunset in New York City Today
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Top Places to Visit in New York City
Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty has stood on Liberty Island in New York Harbor since 1886, a gift from France marking the two nations' friendship and a global symbol of freedom. Designed by sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi with an iron framework by Gustave Eiffel, the copper statue rises 305 feet from ground to torch. Visitors reach the island only by ferry, with tickets sold through the official Statue City Cruises operator. A standard visit includes the surrounding island grounds and the on-site museum; separate, limited-availability tickets allow access to the pedestal or the crown itself, both requiring advance booking, often weeks ahead in peak season. Most ferries also stop at neighboring Ellis Island, home to the Immigration Museum documenting the millions who passed through en route to new lives in America, making it easy to combine both sites in a single half-day trip. The full experience, including ferry queues, security screening, and time on the island, typically takes three to four hours. Views from the island back toward the Manhattan skyline are among the best in the city, particularly in late afternoon light.
From JFK Airport: take the AirTrain to Howard Beach, then the A train toward Manhattan, transferring to the 4 or 5 train to Bowling Green, a short walk from the Battery Park ferry terminal. From LaGuardia: take the Q70-SBS bus to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av, then the R train to Whitehall St. From Newark (EWR): take the AirTrain to Newark Penn Station, then NJ Transit or PATH into Manhattan, connecting to the 1 train to South Ferry.
From Penn Station or Grand Central, take any downtown subway (1, 4, 5, R, or W) to South Ferry or Bowling Green station, then walk a few minutes to the Battery Park ferry terminal.
From the Port Authority Bus Terminal, take the A, C, or E subway downtown and transfer to the 4, 5, or 1 train to South Ferry/Bowling Green, then walk to the ferry terminal at Battery Park.
Central Park
Central Park is the most visited urban park in the United States, drawing an estimated 42 million visits a year across its 843 acres in the heart of Manhattan. Opened in 1857 as one of the first landscaped public parks in the country, it was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux to give city residents genuine green space, and it remains free to enter with no set hours for most areas. Highlights include the Central Park Zoo, the Bethesda Terrace and Fountain, Strawberry Fields (a memorial to John Lennon near the Dakota building), the Bow Bridge, and Belvedere Castle, which offers some of the best skyline views in the park. Rowboats can be rented on the Lake in warmer months, and the park's extensive path network makes it popular for running and cycling as well as sightseeing. Because it spans from 59th Street to 110th Street, the park borders several distinct neighborhoods, so entry points and nearby subway access vary widely depending on which part of the park a visitor wants to see. The park has also served as a filming location for countless movies and television shows, adding to its cultural weight beyond its role as green space.
From JFK Airport: take the AirTrain to Jamaica Station, then the E train to 5th Ave/53rd St, followed by a short walk or connecting subway north to the park. From LaGuardia: take the M60-SBS bus, which runs directly toward 106th St and Central Park North. From Newark (EWR): take the AirTrain and NJ Transit to Penn Station, then any uptown subway (B, C, or 1) to a park entrance along Central Park West.
From Penn Station: take the A, B, C, D, or 1 train uptown to Columbus Circle (59th St), at the park's southwest corner. From Grand Central: take the 4, 5, or 6 train to 59th St-Lexington Ave, or simply walk roughly ten minutes north and west to the park's southeast corner.
From the Port Authority Bus Terminal (42nd St), it's about a 10-15 minute walk north on 8th Avenue to reach the park's southern entrances, or take the A, C, or E subway one stop to 59th St-Columbus Circle.
Times Square
Times Square is one of the most visited and most photographed intersections in the world, drawing an estimated 50 million visitors a year to the junction of Broadway and Seventh Avenue between 42nd and 47th Streets. Known for its towering digital billboards, dense concentration of Broadway theaters, and round-the-clock energy, it's best known globally as the site of the annual New Year's Eve ball drop, watched by roughly a billion people worldwide via television and streaming. Pedestrian plazas created in 2009, when several blocks of Broadway were closed to vehicle traffic, now offer public seating where visitors can take in the lights without needing to keep moving. The TKTS discount booth on the plaza's red steps sells same-day Broadway tickets at reduced prices and has become a landmark and popular photo spot in its own right. While locals tend to avoid the area for its crowds and tourist-oriented pricing, it remains an essential stop for first-time visitors, especially at night when the lighting is at its most striking. The area sits at the crossroads of several subway lines, making it one of the easiest major attractions in the city to reach.
From JFK Airport: take the AirTrain to Jamaica Station, then the E train directly to Times Square-42nd St. From LaGuardia: take the M60-SBS bus to 125th St, then the 1, 2, or 3 train downtown to Times Square. From Newark (EWR): take the AirTrain and NJ Transit train to Penn Station, then walk roughly ten minutes north, or take any train to Times Square-42nd St.
From Penn Station, it's about a 5-10 minute walk north on 7th or 8th Avenue, or one stop on the A, C, E, 1, 2, or 3 train to Times Square-42nd St. From Grand Central, take the S shuttle train directly to Times Square-42nd St.
From the Port Authority Bus Terminal, Times Square is a five-minute walk east along 42nd Street.
Empire State Building
The Empire State Building has defined the Manhattan skyline since it opened in 1931, and remains one of the most recognized skyscrapers in the world. Rising 1,454 feet from ground to antenna, it held the title of world's tallest building for nearly 40 years and today offers two observation decks: one on the 86th floor with an open-air, 360-degree view, and a smaller, more exclusive deck on the 102nd floor. The building's Art Deco lobby and spire lighting, which changes color for holidays and events, are landmarks in their own right, and it remains a working office building alongside its observation decks. Located in Midtown Manhattan at Fifth Avenue and 34th Street, it sits close to the Empire State Building's namesake neighborhood shopping and near Koreatown, making it easy to combine with other Midtown sightseeing. Visiting at night offers a very different experience from daytime, with the city lights spread out below, though it also tends to draw the largest crowds; early morning or late evening visits typically mean shorter lines. Tickets are timed-entry and commonly sell out in advance during peak tourist season.
From JFK Airport: take the AirTrain to Jamaica Station, then the E train to 5th Ave-53rd St, followed by a short walk south. From LaGuardia: take the Q70-SBS bus to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av, then the 7 train to Fifth Ave, and walk south. From Newark (EWR): take the AirTrain and NJ Transit train to Penn Station, then it's a short walk (about 10 minutes) east and north to the building.
From Penn Station, it's roughly a 10-minute walk east on 33rd or 34th Street. From Grand Central, take the 4, 5, or 6 train two stops to 33rd St, then walk one block west.
From the Port Authority Bus Terminal, take the 7 train one stop to Fifth Ave, or it's about a 15-minute walk southeast down 7th Avenue and across 34th Street.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, widely known as The Met, is New York City's most visited single attraction and one of the largest art museums in the world, holding a permanent collection of more than two million works spanning over 5,000 years of human history. Located on Fifth Avenue along the eastern edge of Central Park, the main building alone is large enough that most visitors focus on a handful of wings rather than attempting to see everything in one visit; the American Wing, the Egyptian Art galleries (including the reconstructed Temple of Dendur), the European paintings collection, and the arms and armor hall are among the most popular sections. The museum's rooftop garden, open seasonally, offers a striking view over Central Park alongside rotating art installations. General admission for New York State residents is pay-what-you-wish, while other visitors pay a set admission fee, and the ticket also covers same-week entry to The Met Cloisters, its medieval art branch further uptown. Given the sheer scale of the collection, many repeat visitors treat it less as a single outing and more as a place to return to again and again, focusing on a different wing each time.
From JFK Airport: take the AirTrain to Jamaica Station, then the E train to Lexington Ave-53rd St, transferring to the 6 train uptown to 86th St, then walk west to Fifth Avenue. From LaGuardia: take the M60-SBS bus toward 106th St, then a downtown bus or short walk to the museum on Fifth Avenue. From Newark (EWR): take the AirTrain and NJ Transit train to Penn Station, then the 4 or 5 train uptown to 86th St, and walk west into the park.
From Penn Station or Grand Central, take the 4, 5, or 6 train uptown to 86th St, then walk west about five minutes to Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street.
From the Port Authority Bus Terminal, take the A, C, or E subway to 59th St-Columbus Circle, then the M1, M2, M3, or M4 bus uptown along Fifth Avenue to 82nd Street.
United States National Holidays
2026
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 19 |
| Washington's Birthday (Presidents Day) | Mon, Feb 16 |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25 |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Fri, Jun 19 |
| Independence Day | Fri, Jul 3 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7 |
| Columbus Day | Mon, Oct 12 |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 |
2027
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 18 |
| Washington's Birthday (Presidents Day) | Mon, Feb 15 |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 31 |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Fri, Jun 18 |
| Independence Day | Mon, Jul 5 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 6 |
| Columbus Day | Mon, Oct 11 |
| Veterans Day | Thu, Nov 11 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 25 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 24 |
| New Year's Day | Fri, Dec 31 |
2028
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 17 |
| Washington's Birthday (Presidents Day) | Mon, Feb 21 |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 29 |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Mon, Jun 19 |
| Independence Day | Tue, Jul 4 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 4 |
| Columbus Day | Mon, Oct 9 |
| Veterans Day | Fri, Nov 10 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 23 |
| Christmas Day | Mon, Dec 25 |
2029
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Mon, Jan 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 15 |
| Washington's Birthday (Presidents Day) | Mon, Feb 19 |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 28 |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Tue, Jun 19 |
| Independence Day | Wed, Jul 4 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 3 |
| Columbus Day | Mon, Oct 8 |
| Veterans Day | Mon, Nov 12 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 22 |
| Christmas Day | Tue, Dec 25 |
2030
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Tue, Jan 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 21 |
| Washington's Birthday (Presidents Day) | Mon, Feb 18 |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 27 |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Wed, Jun 19 |
| Independence Day | Thu, Jul 4 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 2 |
| Columbus Day | Mon, Oct 14 |
| Veterans Day | Mon, Nov 11 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 28 |
| Christmas Day | Wed, Dec 25 |
Daylight Saving Time
New York City observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks last changed on Sunday, March 8, 2026 (to EDT), and are next scheduled to change on Sunday, November 1, 2026 (to EST).
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Time Converters from New York City
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Frequently Asked Questions About Time in New York City
What time zone is New York City in?
New York City, United States uses the America/New_York time zone. It is currently on EDT (UTC-4:00). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does New York City observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. New York City observes Daylight Saving Time, so its UTC offset shifts by an hour twice a year. The next clock change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when it moves to EST.
What time is sunrise and sunset in New York City today?
The sun rises at 7:03 AM and sets at 6:22 PM in New York City today, giving 11h 19m of daylight.
What is the time difference between New York City and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind New York City right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for New York City?
New York City is currently UTC-4:00. Because the city observes Daylight Saving Time, this offset is not the same all year.